Recreation Specialist - Northeast Arc

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Are you ready to have a blast while making a meaningful impact? Have fun, make a difference, and earn some extra cash by joining us as a Recreation Specialist in Danvers, MA!

Northeast Arc’s Recreation program offers individuals the opportunity to participate in active and healthy recreation as well as leisure activities for enjoyment, relaxation, development, and personal growth. Recreation offers a variety of programs that run weekly during the nights and weekends, as well as seasonal. Examples of our activities include:

• Fitness classes like yoga and boxing
• Bowling Leagues
• Friday Night Dances
• Movie Nights and Outings
• and so much more!

Job Summary: In collaboration with the Recreation Manager, Director and the Recreation Specialist staff, the Recreation Specialist implements and manages community-based programs and events offered through the Northeast Arc Recreation Department.

Major Responsibilities:

• Aids the Recreation Manager, Lead Recreation Specialist and Director of Recreation in the delivery of community based athletic, adventure, Art, social and educational programs, events, trips and workshops.
• Assists the Recreation Department and or their designated program lead in the supervision of volunteers during the delivery of programs, events, trips and workshops.
• Assists the Recreation Manager and lead recreation specialist to ensure that the needs of participants are being met.
• Maintains close contact with Recreation Manager and Director regarding incidents, their documentation and is accountable for the submission of mandated reporting.
• Attends periodic supervision and trainings with the Recreation Manager and Director regarding the development and implementation of programming and job performance.
• Acts as program leader upon request with duties to include:
• Leading the implementation and management of programs, community outings, events and workshops.
• Overseeing volunteers.
• Assisting the Recreation Manager and Director by contributing input towards effective development and implementation of program and special events.
• Works to account for attendance and distribute invoices provided by the Program Manager or Lead Recreation Specialist for each attendee at each session s/he manages
• Aids the Recreation Manager or Lead Recreation Specialist with communications with participants, families, and support staff as well as with external organizations and agencies as/if needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have a High School diploma. Some college experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities is a plus.
• Prior experience in the field of Recreation and Leisure is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Pay Rate: Starts at $20.50/hr
Recreation Program Schedule:

Mondays – Thursdays: After 4 PM, shifts are typically 1.5-3.5 hours in length.

Fridays: 6 PM - 8 PM

Saturday – 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Schedule: Flexible/Per Diem

Northeast Arc is a premier provider of services devoted to strengthening the abilities of all. We are a non-profit human services provider located in Danvers. We are a mission-driven agency committed to changing lives and discovering skills. Whether it’s the individuals we serve or our employees who support them, we know each person has unique talents and contributions. Northeast Arc prioritizes inclusion and diversity. We value the individual perspectives, cultures, and approaches our employees bring to make us one of the most innovative organizations in human services!