Therapeutic Recreation Staff id-8235

May 8, 2025

Summary

When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:

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A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being.

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A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction.

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Works as a 1:1 aide working with children with special needs staff in seasonal programs, present during operations of scheduled program hours, including nights and weekends
Helps plan and execute daily activities in a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
Help to enforce all rules and guidelines for programs while ensuring appropriate accommodations
Serve as liaison between program participants (i.e. venders/families) and Recreation Division.
Maintain the inventory and physical quality, cleanliness and safety of any program supplies, facilities, equipment, tools, food, and vehicles.
Effectively Communicate with staff for additional needs based on the child, parents, and plans in place

General Operations

Maintain personal trainings and certifications as required by the state.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Attend staff meetings and trainings, divisional, departmental, and organizational

Assumes the responsibilities of a Group Leader or Director in his/her absence.

We Are Seeking The Following Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Over the age of 18 recommended
Over the age of 16 required
Experience working with children

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must have a passion for working with children
Knowledge of recreation philosophy, planning and administration; Knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation programs;
Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp activities which may include running, swimming, hiking, lifting, team building initiatives, physical games, and creative programs;
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment;
Ability to work in a variety of climates, indoor and outdoor, and may include
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, community leaders, and the general public;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
General knowledge of State of Colorado licensing rules and regulation, Colorado Department of Health and the Environment rules and regulation.

Special Requirements

Valid state driver's license if applicable

First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain

Must pass criminal CBI, FBI, Motor Vehicle, and Dept. of Human Services background check

Ability to obtain all certifications as required by the State of Colorado Dept. of Early Learning

Other

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer, including word processing and data base software; calculator; copy machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile; pick-up truck, 15 passenger van (as applicable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, twist, lift, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee may be expected to snowboard beginner to advanced terrain with the Snowboard Outreach Society Program.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions. The employee is often exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, snow, rain, and/or strong sun.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when on site.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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