Adaptive Rec Leader

Adaptive Rec Leader

Salary

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location

Parks & Rec Fort Boise Community Ctr, Boise, ID

Job Type

Temporary - Up to 19 Hours

Job Number

23 -07555

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary Statement

Join a team dedicated to inclusive recreation by leading programs, camps, and community-based activities for individuals with disabilities. This position plays a key role in ensuring activities are safe, engaging, and well-coordinated, while exercising independent judgment and supporting staff and supervisors in delivering high-quality experiences. This position is open to all applicants age 19 and older.

Essential Functions

• Leads groups of adults with disabilities involved with Boise Parks and Recreations adaptive recreation program on pre-established activities and outings in the community such as bowling, sporting events, movies, dinner, dances, etc. Assists supervisor and staff in coordinating safe, fun and appropriate activities. Will be required to drive a 12-or 15-passenger van to transport participants to/from activities.
• Ensures the safety of the participants while in the community. Properly manages money for group activities in the community.
• Occasionally works one-on-one with individuals with disabilities so they can fully integrate into parks and recreation programs.
• Acts as liaison between parks and recreation and activity destinations.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Six months experience volunteering or working with individuals with disabilities.

Working knowledge of:

• Best practices and inclusion techniques for working with/teaching individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities.

Ability to:

• Provide instruction to individuals with disabilities.
• Communicate and establish rapport with participants of all ages and ability levels.
• Deal with the public, coworkers and supervisors in a friendly and tactful manner.
• Recognize and redirect misbehavior.
• Use strong human relations and organizational skills.
• Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations.
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Complete assignments in a timely fashion.
• Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities and teaching classes or leading programs with multiple participants
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued drivers license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

• Driving Record Check

• Drug Free Workplace:

• In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.

• This position is required to work directly with and oversee minors in the absence of their parent or guardian, or work directly with and oversee vulnerable adults in the absence of their caretaker or guardian.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is always moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand and walk. Additional physical efforts include: must be able to transfer individuals in and out of adaptive equipment and to physically react quickly..

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.Will be leading programs inside of community centers and out in the public.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

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Do you have six (6) Six months experience volunteering or working with individuals with disabilities?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current American Red Cross CPR and First aid Certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you at least 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes, I have a valid Idaho drivers license.
• Yes, I have a valid out-of-state drivers license.
• No, I do not currently have a valid drivers license.

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org