Recreation Instructor/Coach - Therapeutic Recreation

About the Role

Under general supervision, this position plans, instructs, and supervises a variety of recreational programs, including youth sports, therapeutic activities, swimming, and enrichment classes. *This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Implements lesson plans and practice schedules for youth sports, enrichment classes, therapeutic recreation, and other recreational programs; instructs participants in program activities, ensuring each session is age-appropriate, safe, and enjoyable.
• Supports inclusive programming by adapting activities and providing one-on-one assistance for participants with disabilities, as well as working directly with seniors in therapeutic recreation.
• Fosters an inclusive, supportive, and positive environment, models sportsmanship, teamwork, and resilience.
• Performs safety and maintenance checks on equipment and facilities, coordinates setup, cleanup, and inventory management as needed.
• Acts as the primary on-site contact for participants, parents and/or guardians, keeping them informed about program goals, and participant progress.
• Assesses participant skill levels, monitors progress, and provides constructive feedback.
• Ensures compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines; responds to emergency situations, provides first aid, and completes required incident reports when necessary.
• Assists in planning and executing events, such as swim meets, practices, and seasonal activities; organizes event logistics, prepares participants, and coordinates with staff and external agencies when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques, safety practices, and recreational programming.
• Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use of computers and relevant software for communication and program management.
• Skill in the supervision of program participants.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to organize and teach program curriculum in a progression allowing learning and growth from program participants.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain activities through verbal and physical instruction.
• Ability to perform rescues, administer first aid, and remain attentive during aquatics activities.
• Ability to provide a positive, enthusiastic customer service attitude towards all patrons.?
• Ability to handle incidents and confrontations in a recreation facility.?
• Ability to collaborate across a range of recreational programs and support the mission of the Division.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Current Swim Instruction certification is required.
• Completion of concussion recognition training within ninety (90) days of hire and the ability to renew annually.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Benefits

• Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement eligibility
• Flexible scheduling