General Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator

The fundamental reason that this classification exists is to serve as division head for the general therapeutic recreation department at the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center.  The Center makes recreation accessible to those who otherwise might not be able to participate. The incumbent works with assigned employees and the public to employ leisure activities to help patients with disabilities or illnesses to deliver effective and innovative services. Primary work responsibilities may include: planning, coordinating, and implementing daily therapeutic recreation activities for after-school programs, specialty programs, events, social clubs, wellness programs, developing and disseminating publicity for programs, classes, camp, etc., supervising employees, volunteers, and practicum students, developing and overseeing budgets for programs, camps, etc., overseeing coordination of all transportation and transporting disabled participants, preparing correspondence, assisting in writing policies and procedures, and contributing to the department objectives. The General Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator is supervised by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field and one year of experience planning and implementing recreation programs for individuals with disabilities.

Must possess, or obtain during probation period, a valid Alabama Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) B (Passenger Endorsement), CPR and first aid certifications.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

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