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Recreation Instructor

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Recreation Instructor

Easterseals Massachusetts is seeking a Recreation Instructor to join our team at our location in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Recreation Instructor will provide direct support to participants at Easterseals Massachusetts The Bridge Center during recreational activities.

General Job Responsibilities

  • Leading group activities, adapting aspects of activities to ensure successful participation by all participants
  • Creating, analyzing, and implementing art activities for each group based on appropriate age and skill level. Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
  • Accurate documentation, monitoring progress, following safety protocols. Encouraging participant independence and building good relationships with participants, peers, and other professionals.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) or higher in education, therapy, or recreation preferred
  • Ability and desire to work with people of all ages and disabilities
  • Children & Adult First Aid, CPR/AED Certification
  • Knowledge of the needs of participants who have behavioral, learning, and/or physical disabilities and experience teaching or running groups/classes is preferred

What will you bring to ESMA?

  • A passion for improving the lives of the clients we serve
  • Independent time management and critical thinking skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate flexibility in order to adjust to changes in organizational operations and/or job responsibilities
  • Ability to independently seek out support and guidance from a supervisor
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Easterseals Massachusetts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. We base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected characteristic.