GENERAL INFORMATION:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate all swim team practices and meets, 1:1 and small group adapted aquatic sessions

• Research new meets, register for meets, manage software 

• Schedule and oversee coaches and volunteers

• Assess all new Razorsharks swimmers

• Train new staff 

• Maintain Team registration for USA swimming and US Masters swimming

• Maintain data to assess progress of swimmers

• Create and adapt swim skills to promote more efficient swim skills

• Consults, as needed with supervisor concerning participant referrals; collects assessment information, complete assessments and develop treatment plans

• Implements group RT activities with assigned participants for all group programming 

• Designs and adapts or modifies RT daily activities to meet participant’s needs

• Provides participants with RT resources, supplies and equipment

• Ensures participants safety during RT sessions; follows health and safety policies, anticipates hazards, and takes appropriate measures

• Communicates behavioral observations of participants to other staff and team members, assess behavior motivation, provide appropriate behavior plans, assist in implementation

• Consults, as needed with supervisor concerning participant referrals; collects assessment information, complete assessments and develop treatment plans

• Encourages participant involvement in recreation opportunities and provides necessary support to facilitate involvement

• Participates in quality improvement projects

• Works to promote a positive, professional image of RT within and outside the agency

• Manage communications with families and staff professionally

• Provides emotional support to participants and families as needed in sessions 

• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services as assigned

• Develops and promotes positive working relationships within the agency

• Participates in task forces and committees as assigned

• Handle registrations and payments when necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

• Ability to observe participants behaviors and develop behavior modification plans as needed.

• Basic understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis and how to integrate into programming.  

• Fundamental knowledge of TR principles and practices and its effects on participants functioning

• Basic knowledge of terminology, diagnoses, issues and conditions related to participants functioning

• Ability to observe participants behaviors and develop behavior modification plans as needed.

• Ability to relate in a warm, caring, and professional manner to participants with multiple needs.

• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records and reports

• Ability to gather assessment information in accordance with appropriate guidelines/standards (i.e., American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice/Guidelines for TR Assistants; National Therapeutic Recreation Society Standards of Practice)

• Ability to plan and lead a variety of TR sessions

• Ability to observe and document participant’s progress

• Knowledge of activity modification techniques, accessibility concepts and assistance techniques that enhance successful consumer participation in RT activities.

• Knowledge of RT policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Rec2Connect policies and procedures 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program 

• Preference - Applicants with RT background including but not limited to: CTRS, OT, PT, PTA, or similar certifications and background

• Preference- Applicants who demonstrate possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience performing tasks similar to those assigned to the position.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Ohio driver’s license 

• CPR certification, required

• Employer selected insurance for practice
  

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Job Location: No set physical address 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift 25 lb and other recreational equipment

• Ability to provide physical prompting when needed for up to 1 hour

• Ability to demonstrate exercise and movements for clients for up to 1 hour