Recreational Therapist jobs in Huntsville, AL

Position performs responsibilities as needed within coordinating activities in any city gymnasium, field, court, pool, facility, grounds, camp programs and special events.

• Responsible for checking/securing all building doors/windows, lights are turned on/off when needed in the different areas including gymnasiums, fields, courts, etc.
• Report any damage to facilities, fields or grounds to the appropriate supervisor for repair.
• Observe activities and look for any situation that does not appear normal, investigate source of suspected activities to determine trespassing.
• Supervise the various courts/fields/camp activities/summer camp participants to ensure that the patrons are acting appropriately and not disturbing the other patrons.
• Keep the walking track/courts/fields/playgrounds/facilities clean, including trash pick up, sweeping/mopping areas if needed.
• Responsible for set-up of equipment needed for court/field play/camp activities, special events or meetings.
• Supervise activity at playgrounds/fields/courts/camps to ensure the safety of the participants.
• Employee may also be occasionally called on to assist with other special projects within the Recreation Department.
• Aides will also serve as a positive role model for the camper and/or customers.
• Must communicate and cooperate with all patrons (campers, players, coaches, parents/guardians, co-workers and administration).

• Set up gym/courts/fields for special activities or special events when necessary.
• Assist with registrations to include taking fees, writing receipts, filing, etc.
• Assist with raking and preparing ball fields.
• Assist with lining fields.
• Pick up debris in fields, parks and facilities.
• Perform light maintenance.
• Supervise ball fields and other grounds/facilities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Must be 16 years of age or older to serve as counselor or athletics events coordinator.
• Dependability and consistent attendance is required due to program needs.
• Normal working conditions when working inside facilities.
• Job will require flexibility to work all shifts, especially nights and weekends.
• Working outside in various weather conditions.
• Must be available to work during City of Madison school breaks.
• Must be able to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and other schedules at times with little or no notice, etc.
• Work in an environment where there may be dust, noise, dirt, chemicals, temperature fluctuations, etc.
• Must maintain a strong driving record for city-insurance purpose and record may be periodically checked by the city.
• May be reassigned to other programs by management at any time.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or going into at least the 11th grade.
• Strong background record required due to accessibility to employee and city property and children using city parks and facilities.
• Strong work history of dependability and performance.
• Experience working with general public and children highly preferred.
• Experience working in recreational field/education field preferred but not required.

• Verbal skills to communicate information and needs to other workers, employees and supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with children.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Knowledge of common safety practices.
• Ability to stay on task and demonstrated initiative in making facilities as clean and professional as possible.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Writing skills and documentation skills.
• Reading skills to understand written instructions.
• Listening skills to understand verbal instructions and information.
• CPR/First Aid certification and skills.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Position will be required to drive.

• Ability to lift/carry 30 pounds if needed.
• Ability to be mobile in order to inspect playground equipment, setting up of needed equipment for special events, cleaning of required areas, etc.
• Ability to see well enough to observe surroundings (corrective lens acceptable).
• Ability to communicate verbally and orally with employees, supervisors and public and to be heard from a distance.
• Ability to work around dirt, dust, and grass required for lining/dragging of fields.
• Ability to work around chemicals for cleaning purposes.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to hear well enough to understand normal conversations, use telephone and to hear persons from a distance (hearing aid acceptable)
• Must be able to drive.
• Must have full range of physical motion in order to operate various tools and equipment.
• Ability to work on computer for extended periods of time.
• Use of hands and fingers to operate cash register, phones, write, file, operate equipment, secure parks, courts and fields.