What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Recreation Staff - Adult Programs, Highland Community Center position at City of Bellevue, WA?

Salary : $18.58 - $25.64 Hourly

Location : Bellevue, WA

Job Type : Variable

Job Number : 24-00266

Department : Parks and Community Services

Division : PCS Recreation Highland

Opening Date : 08 / 07 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

Job Summary

Highland Community Center is hiring Adaptive Recreation Program Staff !

Responsible for facilitating adaptive recreation programs at the Highland Community Center for adults with intellectual disabilities. Staff must actively engage and supervise participants while leading groups of 10-30 people. This is a fun and rewarding part time or second job. Classes include art, dance, BINGO, Sports, fitness, crafts, and special events.

Our team at Highland Community Center works to provide people living with disabilities opportunities for recreation, socialization, and learning so they can participate more successfully in the life of their community. Programs are designed to help individuals living with disabilities learn new skills, develop confidence, build relationships, maintain a healthy lifestyle, find new interests, and most importantly, have fun.

SCHEDULE :

Programs are held Monday through Friday from 5pm-8 : 30pm and schedule will vary depending on courses staff wants to facilitate.

City Council Vision Statement : Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision : In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission : We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement : A System of Fairness Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list is intended to be a sample of job tasks and not a complete list of responsibilities.

Facilitate all aspects of recreation within assigned program for participants
Responsible for assigned class activities
Coaches
Performs data entry for program management
Leads volunteers
Teaches (small classes)
Creates displays
Adapt course material to participant ability level
Accountable for participants during programs
Provide assistance feeding participants
Does word processing
Program preparation and set-up; explains program requirements.
Operates specialized equipment.
Applies Basic first aid when necessary
Assists with set up, maintenance, and / or operation of data management processes.
Works in more than one assignment in the Recreation Division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED :

Work is performed with moderate supervision.

Job responsibilities are clearly defined, however, there may be opportunities for decision making within program activity.

Program may be facilitated with another staff member.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Applicant has a thorough knowledge of programs and services to which they are assigned.

Interpersonal contacts will extend beyond the work group to patrons and the public.

Public contact is significant and ongoing, working relationships are established with patrons.

Staff must be able to collaborate and communicate with other staff members.

Will work with multiple participants within various programs.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Prior work experience or education in recreation or a related field.

Prior experience with children or adults living with intellectual disabilities.

First Aid, CPR, or other specialized training or experience will be required.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work will be emotionally demanding or stressful (will be working with at risk youth, physically disabled persons, or potentially dangerous situations, etc).

Job tasks involve work with youth or the elderly or are of such a nature that the employee may be called on to make physical interventions, push wheelchairs and load vans, etc.

Work will be performed both indoors and outdoors.

Work will be physically demanding (participation in athletics, lifting heavy loads, potentially dangerous situations, etc).

This is a variable, non-exempt, non-union position.

Definition of a Variable Employee :

Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.

Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.

NOTE : Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.

We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.

All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.

Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment

Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is : Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.

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