Summary: This position
reports to an Adaptive Recreation Opportunities Senior Specialist or Senior
Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to provide planning and
implementation of ARO recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.
This role has the flexibility to create new programs, learn to lead existing
programs, and works directly with community members. Excellent communication
skills are required and excellent facilitation and teaching skills.

Work Schedule: Generally, 5
to10 hours a week is offered but no more than 29. Work hours can include
daytime, evenings, and weekends and vary seasonally.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties and responsibilities are
illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to
be all-inclusive.
-Create, prep, organize, implement, and evaluate programming for individuals with disabilities while supporting participants to meet Therapeutic program goals in a group or one to one setting.
-Utilize various teaching and facilitation techniques to support individuals with disabilities in program participation to the fullest of their abilities.
-Work with a spectrum of ages and ability levels in a professional and age-appropriate manner.  
-Complete required program preparation like reviewing participant documentation.
-Complete administrative tasks and record keeping such as attendance sheets, program evaluations and post program documentation.
-Participate in required staff training and meetings.
-Supervise ARO Interns (HES, TR and OT) and program volunteers as they provide support in programs.
-Give and receive constructive criticism and feedback.
-Potentially operate a multi-passenger accessible lift van.
-Represent the City in a positive, professional, and healthy manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position is not responsible for the
supervision of employees but is responsible for supervising volunteers and
HES, TR and OT interns while in programs.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

 Qualifications: The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and
abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
-High school degree or GED required, bachelor’s degree in
related field preferred.
-Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
-Must demonstrate dependability, promptness and punctuality.
-Ability to work independently without supervision and to make sound judgement calls.
-Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals receiving support, coworkers, recreation staff, ARO staff, parents and, other community contacts.
-Ability to operate basic office equipment and electronic apps for documentation and communication.
-Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities.
-Preferred experience leading classes or programs.
-Ability to work with a diverse group of people effectively and diplomatically. 
-Ability to react quickly and efficiently to safety situations that may arise.
-Capable of understanding, learning and using adaptations, accommodations and physical assistance techniques required for individuals with disabilities as needed. 

Language Skills:  Ability to
read instructions and communicate with City supervisor and the
general public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from supervisor, groups of clients, parents, customers, and the
general public. Knowledge of American Sign Language and Spanish desirable,
but not required.
 
Reasoning Ability:  Ability to
solve and implement practical solutions to problems. Ability to interpret
a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
form. Foresee and initiate proactive measures to ensure program quality,
customer service and facility integrity.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations: 
-Background check required.
-Pass an MVR administered by the City of Fort Collins.
-CPR and First Aid Certification must be acquired within 60 days of hire.
-Preferred experience working with individuals with disabilities.
-Preferred schooling in Therapeutic Recreation but would welcome other fields of study like Occupational therapy, music therapy, health and exercise science, human family studies, or other related fields.

Physical Demands: Work will
include the following: 1) regular standing and walking; 2)
bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, jumping, twisting, balancing,
climbing, kneeling, crouching, and reaching; physical activity required in
recreation activities; 3) frequent lifting and carrying 15 to 50 pounds;
4) hand/eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard; 5)
foot-eye coordination for the operation of a motor vehicle; 6) vision to
read written materials and understand direction; 7) speech and hearing capabilities
to maintain communication with citizens and employees.

Work Environment: While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to
blood borne pathogens and uncontrollable physical behaviors such as kicking or
biting.  The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.

ARO Lead Instructor
Performance Steps

Step 1
-Performs as required by job description with direct supervision.
-Has experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Step 2
-Performs all duties outlined in Step 1.
-Complete a minimum of 200 contact hours.
-Favorable review by ARO Coordinator.

Step 3
-Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
-Favorable review by ARO Inclusion Coordinator.
-Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree in an associated field.
-Creates program or class content and implements in programs.
-Works to maintain adaptive equipment or program supplies.
-Completes a minimum of 400 contact hours.

Step 4
-Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
-Favorable review by ARO Inclusion Coordinator.
-Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
-CTRS, Behavior Specialist or comparable certification will start at this level.
-Develops new programs or classes and implement them routinely in ARO program offerings.
-Accumulates a minimum of 600 contact hours.
-Consistently maintains a high level of support and documentation.

Step 5
-Performs all duties outlined in previous steps.
-Favorable review by ARO Inclusion Coordinator.
-Meets at least 2 of the following qualifications:
-Attends continuing education and shares knowledge with the team.
-Consistently maintains high level standard of teaching and safety.
-Holds a higher degree or multiple degrees or certifications in related fields.
-Accumulates a minimum of 800 contact hours. 

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities.  Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
 
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
 Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body.  The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. 

The
City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and
employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate
behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being
adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any
behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,
the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from
unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or
harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national
origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived
sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
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other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In
addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the
City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee
who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government
health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City
employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions
giving rise to the threat or violation.
 
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