Recreation Coordinator

Position Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the incumbent is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic recreation programs for individuals experiencing developmental, cognitive, emotional, social, physical and/or coping difficulties through group and/or individual programs that include:

• Therapeutic recreation interventions to improve functional abilities, well-being and facilitate independence in positive leisure pursuits.
• Leisure education to enhance and promote life-long recreation skills and attitudes.
• Recreation participation to promote health and personal growth through leisure and recreation experiences.
• Community re-integration to provide assistance and support in removing physical and psychological barriers that impede participation in recreation programs and services offered in the community.

The incumbent fosters professional practice and quality client care through the supervision of volunteers, continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of therapeutic recreation.

Experience

• 1-2 years recent experience working with individuals/groups in a healthcare environment preferred.

Victoria General Hospital has a mandate to provide service in French; preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Undergraduate degree in Recreation Management and Community Development or equivalent, with specialization in therapeutic recreation.
• First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as required by the Program/Site.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Membership in Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association and Recreation Connections Manitoba preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have extensive knowledge of social, recreation and leisure programming and recreation resources in hospital and in the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Must have personal maturity and the ability to accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, creativity, sound judgment and problem-solving skills in all areas of practice.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of therapeutic recreation and general healthcare knowledge (i.e. mental health, geriatric health, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.