What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Manager - Adult Recreation position at Community Living, Inc.?
Position Summary:
Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Recreation Manager to lead our Adult Recreation team and help create fun, meaningful experiences for the participants we support. This role oversees program planning, staff leadership, daily operations, and safety across our recreation sites. If you enjoy building connections, supporting a team, and making a direct impact in our community, this could be a great fit.
Pay Rate: $24.25/hour
Schedule: FT 40 Hrs./week, Monday-Saturday days and evenings, must be flexible
What You’ll Do
Oversee planning, scheduling, and coordination for all Adult Recreation programs.
Lead, train, and support staff and volunteers.
Manage daily operations across facilities, ensuring safe, accessible environments.
Build strong relationships with participants, families, guardians, and community partners.
Support staff through hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
Ensure compliance with DMH, DDRB, and Medicaid Waiver requirements.
Review monthly calendars, approve purchases, and help guide program development.
Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and participant goal updates.
Assist participants with hygiene, mobility, and recreation needs as needed.
Help manage budgets, payroll, and incident reporting.
Step in on the floor as a staff member when needed.
Represent our recreation programs with professionalism, warmth, and creativity.
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
At least 1 year of management experience required; 3 years preferred.
Experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
Strong leadership, organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
Comfortable building positive relationships with staff, participants, families, and partners.
Ability to write reports and use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Someone who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving.
Requirements
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to drive large vans and assist participants entering/exiting.
Able to lift 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and assist participants with mobility as needed.
Criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registry check, and motor vehicle report.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a team that creates opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to connect, explore, and enjoy our community. Your leadership helps make these experiences safe, enriching, and fun for everyone involved.
Community Living is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Community Living strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants with regard race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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