Instructor, Inclusive Recreation (part-time)

City of Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Base: $25.120 - $36.683 ph; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
Supervise staff and volunteers
Manage therapeutic day programs
Work with adults with disabilities
The role involves directing a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities through support of a community partner

Job Summary

  • The role involves directing a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities through support of a community partner.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience working with adults with physical, developmental, sensory, and other types of disabilities in a management capacity.
  • The City of Ottawa promotes diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and other designated groups.

Matching Summary

The role involves directing a therapeutic recreation Day Program for adults with disabilities through support of a community partner.

Salary

Base: $25.120 - $36.683 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise staff and volunteers
  • Manage therapeutic day programs
  • Work with adults with disabilities
  • Implement behavior management strategies
  • Ensure health and safety compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Bilingual English and French competencies
  • Strong conflict resolution skills
  • Flexible availability for various shifts
  • Initiative and reliability in leadership
  • Understanding of diverse communication systems

Key Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in Therapeutic Recreation or related field
  • Minimum 5 years management experience with disabled adults
  • Current Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates
  • Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
  • Behaviour Management training certificate
  • Alternative Communication Systems (ASL) training
  • AODA Customer Service/IASR Training
  • Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) Police Record Check

Work Rights

Not specified

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