Recreation Coordinator

3 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Christenson communities Ltd Full time

**Position **Responsibilities**
- With mínimal-to-moderate Recreation Therapist assistance, the Recreation Coordinator develops, promotes implements and evaluates a variety of recreation and leisure programs based on the 7 areas of wellness - physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, environmental and creative/occupational.
- Engages in all areas of recreation programming including, but not limited to: set - up, take down, volunteer recruitment, implementation, charting (if appropriate) and participation tracking.
- Welcomes and orientates new residents to the facility. Introduces resident to recreation program and facilitates introduction into social groups.
- Encourages and supports participation in recreation programs. When necessary, Recreation Coordinator accompanies resident to program.
- Collaborates with committees to provide guidance and assistance with resident - led activities
- Practices safety consciousness with the residents and maintains a reasonably safe environment for the residents. Ensures no undue risk beyond that associated with thoughtful program participation.
- In coordination with the Recreation Therapist, the Recreation Coordinator identifies and orders appropriate program supplies and equipment.
- Engages in one-to-one visitations, particularly when a resident is unable or unwilling to attend programs.
- Facilitates resident orientation by communicating monthly, weekly and daily schedules through a multitude of mediums which may include the use of calendars, announcements, posting and white board notifications

**Minimum Educational/Experience Requirements**
- Some Post-secondary education required
- Diploma/Degree in Recreation studies or adapted Physical Education preferred
- In lieu of education, extensive work experience with seniors may be considered
- Experience with seniors and/or people with disabilities required
- Minimum of 1 year working in the area of recreation/activity programming

**Special Requirements**
- A current and clear Criminal Records Check
- Involves extensive standing, walking, bending and lifting (up to 10kg is often required) - dress should reflect this
- Requires the ability to critically assess the needs and abilities of the residents

**Disclaimer**
- This job description indicates representative responsibilities and specifications of the position only and should not be considered to necessarily represent all responsibilities and specifications of the position. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned, which are not specified in this description. A review and update of this job description will take place at the yearly performance review.

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