What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Recreation Instructor position at City of Dublin, OH?
Salary : $22.00 Hourly
Location : Dublin, OH
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 01253
Department : Recreation Services
DIvision : Seasonal / Part-Time
Opening Date : 01 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Class Concept
Are you interested in rewarding and exciting work that will directly benefit the Dublin community? Adaptive Recreation Instructors plan, organize and lead inclusive and specialized programs for Dublin community members with disabilities. We are looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to help us facilitate a safe, fun and inclusive environment for adaptive recreation participants to create memories to last a lifetime. Recreation Services offers social, cooking / life skill, fitness and aquatic programming designed for individuals with disabilities.
The successful candidate will collaborate with the full-time Adaptive Recreation Coordinator to organize, plan and implement programs and events for Dublin community members of all ages with disabilities. Instructors typically lead their programs with the support of one or more program assistants, depending on the program size and need. In addition, Instructors may collaborate with full-time Recreation Services staff in determining appropriate accommodations needed for individuals with disabilities to participate in other recreation programs.
Availability / Scheduling
- Must be available to work in-person in Dublin, Ohio (no remote opportunities at this time)
- Community Recreation Instructors (Adaptive) typically work 2-5 hours per week, depending on program needs
- Program hours typically include evenings with occasional weekends, day time hours are rare
- Scheduling is flexible based on instructor availability, and scheduling is usually completed 3 months in advance
Beyond the Paycheck
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to :
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Core Competencies
Creativity : Comes up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notations; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people - up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds rapport, build constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably
Organizing : Can marshal resources (people, funding, material, and support) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
Patience : Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; tries to understand the people and the data before making judgments and acting; waits for others to catch up before acting; sensitive to due process and proper pacing; follows established process.
Planning : Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task / people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
Supplemental Information : All positions within this job classification have been designated as Casual in nature and all employees serving in such positions are considered to be Casual Employees. Casual employees serve strictly at the pleasure of the City and their employment may be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
THE CITY OF DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues' differences, support them through their careers with us, and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, motivated, and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents, visitors, and City of Dublin employees.
Tuition Benefit - All City of Dublin employees are eligible to save 20% on tuition for Franklin University associate, bachelors, masters or graduate certificate programs
Are you 18 years of age or older?
Do you have previous experience working with individuals with special needs / disabilities?
Do you have previous experience in recreation, education, adaptive education or a related field?
Required Question
Salary : $40 - $100
