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Form of workWe invite you to bring your knowledge and experience to our Adaptive and Inclusive Recreational Programming! It is THPRD's privilege to provide a wide variety of programs and activities for Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation.
The Adaptive & Inclusive Recreation Director is responsible for assisting with the planning, organization, and coordination of recreational programs including: instructional classes, workshops, and programs for people with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The position assists with providing Inclusion for District programs and overseeing Camp Rivendale, a specialized summer day camp program located off-site.
** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you! **
Part-time employees are scheduled variable flexible hours and may work less than 1,560 hours per year.
Duties may include (but are not limited to):
Assisting with planning and coordination of activities of District programs or projects; developing work plans; allocating resources; developing schedules to accomplish program goals; maintaining records as required.
Monitoring, and evaluating program effectiveness by meeting established objectives.
Participating with management and community groups in developing program goals, policies, and procedures including maintaining program records and preparing reports on program operations.
Coordinating the activities of the program/project with other District programs and with other community and government agencies; serving as liaison to program committees, private industry, the community, and other government agencies.
Conducting public relations and outreach activities; recruiting volunteers and donations; developing resources within community and private organizations; providing program information to the public, community groups, and agencies.
Supporting and respecting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
For more information regarding job duties, please click here to review the job description.
An ideal candidate has the ability to:
Develop, plan and implement a recreation program.
Organize, train and evaluate the work of part-time personnel.
Understand the organization and operation of the District and outside agencies as related to assigned responsibilities.
Assume a schedule of flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff members, program participants and the general public.
Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the applicant with the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of experience in adaptive and/or Inclusive Recreation programming
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Education/Training:- Equivalent to four (4) year college, with major course work in therapeutic recreation, special education, or a related field.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.
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