Salary: $19.10 – $21.71 Hourly
Location : Northwest Dallas, TX
Job Type: Temporary Part-time
Job Number: HRNCS-THERARECASSIST-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
Opening Date: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: 9/19/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
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What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five years vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
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Overview
The Therapeutic Recreation Assistant assists in the implementation of specific programs for persons with mental and physically disabling conditions by conducting fitness, art,
drama, or adapted aquatic classes to meet the diverse and special needs of this population.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Assists with physical fitness programs for adults and youth by conducting physical assessments and
determining weight lifting capabilities to help improve gross motor movements - Coordinates and leads youth and adult arts and drama programs to provide quality leisure activities for both
age groups. - Assists with organizing and conducting special events for youth and adults to ensure a variety of programs are
provided to all patrons of Bachman Therapeutic Center facility. - Conducts adapted aquatic classes for persons with disabling conditions by assessing each participant’s
capabilities and applying special techniques and safety measures to help exercise and maintain their muscle
condition. - Provides information to participants, and the public regarding the various functions of the therapeutic center
including the variety of programs and classes offered for the benefit of the community; offers excellent customer service and direction. - Cleans and maintains program area of responsibility to ensure safety for patrons and staff.
- Performs any and all other tasks as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
- 1 year working in recreation activities and programs preferred. Experience working with disabilities.
Licenses and Certifications
- CPR/First Aid
Education
- High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
- Basic knowledge of impaired populations and functioning characteristics.
- Basic knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of first aid principles and practices and lifeguarding certifications if working with aquatics classes.
- Ability to enforce recreation, program, and sporting regulations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Knowledge of strong customer service principles and practices.
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required.
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
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