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Adaptive Recreation Leader III (Recreation Leader III)
Location:
Tacoma, WA
Description:
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $28.85 The current full hourly range for this position is $28.85 - $31.07 The Adaptive Department is seeking inclusively minded staff to help support this year's summer camps. Our camps serve a variety of youth with disabilities and our staff work to meet accommodations for a wide range of needs including sensory, social/emotional, and physical differences. Camps run from July 8 - August 23, mostly Mondays - Thursdays. If supporting our sensory friendly camps, you may be asked to work only the mornings or the afternoons or for the full day. Rec Leaders (II) may also be asked to support Friday field trips, which usually take place between 10-2 on Fridays following sensory friendly camps. The Adaptive Recreation Leader (III) will work within a team setting to support campers, plan and organize camp activities, mentor and support Recreation Leader (I & II) staff, and assist with social/emotional and behavior management of campers during the camp day. Level III Recreation Leaders will also run the camp's sign in/sign out routine, communicate any concerns and highlights from the camper's day to parents, ensure the completion of necessary behavior and incident reports, know and follow any relevant emergency safety procedures, and reach out to Adaptive Recreation Specialists and Coordinator for support as needed. At least 5 years of experience directly supporting individuals with disabilities, ideally children, is required and at least 2 years of experience supervising and/or supporting staff or volunteers is preferred. Work where you play! Join our team at Metro Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.Who We Are Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Metro Parks' mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun. Why You'll Love it Here Come work with us and work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Metro Parks Tacoma, and you'll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Metro Parks are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. On top of that, you'll wake each day knowing that you're helping make Tacoma a great place to call home. Position Information Implement, lead and/or oversee programming and activities in an assigned program areaIn the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to: Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards. PDN-9bf1aa44-da3d-4692-95a3-3e0a61c82e7f
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