Social Recreational Coach- Palm Springs

BASIC FUNCTION: The Recreation Coach will work together with the Site Supervisor in organizing activities for special needs youth in the after-school Skills Builder’s program. This integrated program is designed to serve participants from ages as young as 7 to 22 in an after-school setting. Offering activities involving community integration, technology, independent skills attainment, music & art, social & communication skills, self-help, safety, fitness, and health & nutrition. The Recreation Coach will work in a 3:1 staffing ratio with participant youth. The Recreation Coach is responsible for the safety of all children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Supervise youth with special needs during integrated social recreation activities.
2. Assist participant youth in meeting individual goals and objectives.
3. Write daily notes for each program participant assigned to a coach per program day.
4. Attend monthly staff meetings.
5. Transport youth as needed to community outings.
6. Feed and assist participant youth as needed.
7. Participate in agency meetings, special events, and fundraisers as they are announced.
8. Provide the site supervisor a minimum of 24 hours' advance notice if sick and unable to make it to work.
9. Arrive at work promptly as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
10. Maintain student-to-client staffing ratios at all times.
11. Return calls from the Site Supervisor immediately.
12. Respond to all oral and written communication from the supervisor and administrative office promptly.
13. Turn in paperwork as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
14. Follow the dress code assigned by the Site Supervisor.
15. Keep personnel requirements current during the course of employment. 
     

COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Learning Orientation
• Time Management

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This job operates in a community-based environment, such as children’s recreation centers, parks, and other children’s recreational places of interest.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing for an entire work shift (3- 8 hours). The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
 

TRAVEL

This job requires daily travel to and from community centers, schools, movies, and parks using the employee's own vehicle.  Note: travel will not exceed 60 miles.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma, GED certificate
2. 2 years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (experience can be caring for a family member with a disability)
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
4. Computer proficient 

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

1. Valid Driver’s License
2. Valid vehicle registration
3. Valid vehicle insurance
4. CPR & First Aid Certification

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

1. Clean TB Test every 3 years
2. Clean driving record – driving record free of at-fault accidents, moving violations such as speeding, or points; must submit DMV driving record printout.
3. Finger print clearance through the FBI and DOJ  
4. Legally eligible to work in the U.S.A.

UCPIE is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. UCPIE makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.