Adaptive Programming Recreation Specialist - Charlotte County, FL

JOB SUMMARY

Performs work organizing, coaching, and conducting adaptive recreational activities or sports at a recreation area or centers in the County. Responsibilities include ensuring that proper recreation apparatus, equipment, and supplies needed for the specific programs/events are available. May act as a lead worker over one or more assistants carrying out recreational activities. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops, monitors, and evaluates sports, recreation, and/or leisure programs for individuals with disabilities of all ages. 
• Assists in the implementation of programs and special events by providing guidance for the inclusion of adaptive components.  Promotes programs and may assist in obtaining relevant sponsorships or grants.
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates adaptive related practices to ensure programs and services are provided to meet reasonable accommodations. 
• Develop adaptive protocols to ensure safe activities.
• Reviews accommodation requests and communicates to supervisor and other key staff.
• Coordinates, or facilitates adaptive training topics for the division.  May provide Adaptive or Inclusion related staff/volunteer trainings.
• Explores and identifies community resources to support individuals and the development of sports, recreation, and leisure activities/ events for individuals with disabilities.
• Plans and conducts events and activities for groups of individuals with disabilities that may include Special Olympics, wheelchair sports, arts and crafts, aquatics, nature study, and/or other related adaptive activities. 
• Maintains records and prepares reports/correspondence as required.
• Establishes and monitors objectives, guidelines, and office procedures pertaining to adaptive recreation programs and services.
• Procures materials and equipment necessary to conduct adaptive sports/recreation/leisure programs.
• Coordinates inventory and requisitions supplies.  Performs maintenance of equipment as needed.
• May participate in the collection of revenues/fees for facility rentals, parking passes, tickets/admissions, programs; prepares daily cash reports and deposits receipts.
• May participate in daily opening and/or closing of facilities.
• May participate setting up and breaking down meeting rooms and facilities for adaptive programs.
• May be required to perform minor maintenance such as cleaning up facilities and replenishing supplies.
• Communicates regularly with the general public; responds to customer questions, requests, complaints, and suggestions regarding adaptive programming in the County.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.