Instructor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.
You are responsible to direct a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities including all functions relating to the delivery of the program offered through support of a community partner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Recreation or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with adults with physical, development, sensory and other types of disabilities in a management of supervisory capacity. Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
Behaviour Management training certificate
Alternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
KNOWLEDGE
- Legislation protecting the rights of special needs client and populations
- Client care
- Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
- City of Ottawa and Parks &Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
- Alternate forms of communication, systems and services respecting principles of working with persons with disabilities, Therapeutic Service Models
- Understanding of Health and Therapeutic Recreation Models of Service Delivery
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to lead groups
- Conflict resolution skills
- Displays initiative, reliability, and flexibility
- Good judgment and discretion
- Leadership Skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.
Instructor, Inclusive Recreation (Part-time)
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services is responsible for the day-to-day operation of facilities and service delivery for recreation venues and programs, parks & recreation policies, and programs for cultural services. Ensures the operations, processes and services are customer-centric and efficient. The units deliver community recreation programs through geographically aligned areas across the City, aquatic, sport and physical activity programming for all ages, as well as programming to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and population segments who may experience barriers to access recreation services.
You are responsible to direct a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities including all functions relating to the delivery of the program offered through support of a community partner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Recreation or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with adults with physical, development, sensory and other types of disabilities in a management of supervisory capacity. Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
Behaviour Management training certificate
Alternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training
AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
KNOWLEDGE
- Legislation protecting the rights of special needs client and populations
- Client care
- Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures
- City of Ottawa and Parks &Recreation Branch Policies and Procedures
- Alternate forms of communication, systems and services respecting principles of working with persons with disabilities, Therapeutic Service Models
- Understanding of Health and Therapeutic Recreation Models of Service Delivery
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to lead groups
- Conflict resolution skills
- Displays initiative, reliability, and flexibility
- Good judgment and discretion
- Leadership Skills
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.