About the Department
The Specialized Recreation Programs Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising special needs programs under the direction and supervision of the Program Manager.
Employee Values: The Town of Wake Forest employees are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.
Position Duties
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Oversees, develops, and implements special population programs and events by conducting community surveys; planning activities; supervising and assigning volunteer schedules; reserving facility space; managing program and activity schedules; ordering supplies; evaluating programs; preparing activity and attendance reports; coordinating participant support; and co-sponsoring programs.
- • Prepares and maintains program participant files and records
- • Analyzes programs and suggests improvements/adjustments as necessary
- • Performs intermediate professional and administrative work assisting the Program Superintendent with the planning, organizing, and directing of specialized recreation programs.
- • Recruits and recommends sponsors and volunteers
- • Prepares reports and records related to special needs programs, including inventory of equipment and recommendations regarding purchases
- • Participates in special projects and assignments by assisting Town employees in ADA training; creating procedures and guidelines; participating in accreditation task teams; participating in departmental committees and task t
- Build and maintain relationships with vendors and patrons, providing outstanding customer service through various communication methods when assisting the public.
- Assist with other duties as required.
- Recruit and supervise part-time staff, volunteers, performers, and contract instructors for scheduled programs
- Monitor budget expenditures associated with programming initiatives.
- Provide exceptional customer service, both internally and externally.
- Attend training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to maintain awareness of changing trends and legislation in special events.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and programming methods for youth and adults with specific needs.
- Ability to effectively plan, schedule, execute, and evaluate small and large special events.
- Ability to plan and coordinate the work of volunteers.
- Ability to express ideas and communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, volunteers, employees, school personnel, citizens, and Town departments/staff.
- Ability to interpret and explain policies, rules, and procedures to participants, parents, and officials.
- Possess proficiency in basic office software packages (MS Office)
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in therapeutic recreation, physical education, or a related field and some experience in therapeutic, athletic, or physical education programs. Must have at least 5 years related experience to be considered.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
- The selected candidate will be expected to obtain the following certifications within six months of hire: First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.
Other Qualifications
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of reaching, talking, and hearing.
- Must be able to perform sedentary work, occasionally exerting up to at least 50 pounds of force and up to a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects of at least 50 pounds.
- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, operate a computer terminal, do extensive reading, utilize measuring devices, and inspect the work of others.