Recreation Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Newton PV

• Newton, KS, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Are you energetic, engaging, and enjoy working with people? We're looking for an enthusiastic Activity & Recreation Assistant to join our collaborative, three-person team! If you enjoy leading group games, facilitating team-building activities, spending time outdoors, and helping others stay engaged, this could be a great fit for you. Bonus: You'll also get to work alongside our therapy dog! 🐶🐾 What We're Looking For Active & Engaging: Comfortable being on your feet, participating in recreational activities, and facilitating games and outdoor programming throughout the day. Natural Motivator: Enjoys initiating activities, encouraging participation, and speaking confidently in front of small groups. Dog Friendly: Comfortable working around our sweet therapy dog. Team Player: Willing to collaborate with a small team and assist with campus activities as needed. Reliable & Adaptable: Able to adjust to changing daily schedules and support program needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School degree required; First Aid certification preferred Must be CPR certified or certification obtained within 6 months of employment Must complete training in Experiential education within first 6 months of employment Must complete training for Level I facilitator, verification through an ACCT approved vendor within the first 18 months of employment.

Minimum Experience: Must have experience working with all ages Must have a good command of the English language, able to communicate verbally and in writing, in order to document and communicate therapeutically with patients and staff Must be able to read, understand, and comprehend Must be able to implement projects and activities which are treatment oriented and diagnostically appropriate Must be able to observe and interact with patients individually, in groups, and with their families Must have knowledge and ability to understand and care for the special needs and behaviors of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults Must be able to teach/demonstrate physical activities Must be able to monitor patient interactions/verbalizations for appropriateness Must be able to enforce guidelines consistently Must be able to stand (agile) for periods of up to one hour Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds

• Must be able to stretch, squat, climb, and bend easily Must be able to get across campus with ease, often carrying supplies Must be proficient at basic keyboarding/word-processing skills Must be able to pass Kansas Bureau of Investigation Screen, Central Registry Screen, and DCF (Kansas Dept. for Children & Families, formerly SRS) background check