Washington State ESD
Recreation & Athletics Specialist 2 (RAS2) - Chehalis
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.
Job Title:
Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 (RAS2) Location:
Chehalis, WA Closes:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 Salary:
$48,324.00 - $64,776.00 Yearly. The salary does not include an additional on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 to provide, plan, organize, and lead therapeutic recreation activities for residents at Green Hill School, a juvenile rehabilitation facility. The Opportunity: A Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 supervises residents in daily living routines and recreational activities, and tracks, monitors and directs youth recreational programming. You will model pro-social adaptive behavior while you provide safety and security during recreational activities and functions. Some of what you'll do: Implement day-to-day activities to support youth wellness. Assess overall therapeutic recreation needs of residents. Implement intervention techniques to facilitate improvement of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical functional abilities. Promote sports safety. Provide residents with opportunities to adapt to a variety of recreational and community environments. Train staff in the therapeutic recreation program. Develop and present in-services to residents and staff in specialty areas. Assess, augment, repair and maintain recreation equipment inventory as the budget allows. Required qualifications: Equivalent education/experience equaling three years. OR One year of experience as a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 1. OR An Associate’s degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation, (b) music, drama, or physical education, or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music or drama, and one year of paid, professional recreation experience. AND Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles. Experience providing therapeutic recreation services. Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups. Knowledge of skeletal, muscular, and neuron-anatomy, mental illness principles, equipment of recreation therapy, various methods of provision in the physical, affective, social and cognitive realms, safety and risk management methods, and assessment and evaluation reporting methods. Ability to assess, plan, provide, evaluate and modify programs/provisions to allow inclusive participation for individual youth. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach a current letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
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Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 (RAS2) Location:
Chehalis, WA Closes:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 Salary:
$48,324.00 - $64,776.00 Yearly. The salary does not include an additional on-site 24/7 facility 5% premium. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is looking for a Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 to provide, plan, organize, and lead therapeutic recreation activities for residents at Green Hill School, a juvenile rehabilitation facility. The Opportunity: A Recreation & Athletic Specialist 2 supervises residents in daily living routines and recreational activities, and tracks, monitors and directs youth recreational programming. You will model pro-social adaptive behavior while you provide safety and security during recreational activities and functions. Some of what you'll do: Implement day-to-day activities to support youth wellness. Assess overall therapeutic recreation needs of residents. Implement intervention techniques to facilitate improvement of social, cognitive, emotional, and physical functional abilities. Promote sports safety. Provide residents with opportunities to adapt to a variety of recreational and community environments. Train staff in the therapeutic recreation program. Develop and present in-services to residents and staff in specialty areas. Assess, augment, repair and maintain recreation equipment inventory as the budget allows. Required qualifications: Equivalent education/experience equaling three years. OR One year of experience as a Recreation and Athletics Specialist 1. OR An Associate’s degree involving major study in either (a) recreation or therapeutic recreation, (b) music, drama, or physical education, or (c) psychology, sociology, or education with a minor in recreation, physical education, music or drama, and one year of paid, professional recreation experience. AND Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace principles. In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: Demonstrated understanding of adolescent development and juvenile rehabilitation practices and principles. Experience providing therapeutic recreation services. Demonstrated competency in relating to clients from diverse backgrounds and cultural groups. Knowledge of skeletal, muscular, and neuron-anatomy, mental illness principles, equipment of recreation therapy, various methods of provision in the physical, affective, social and cognitive realms, safety and risk management methods, and assessment and evaluation reporting methods. Ability to assess, plan, provide, evaluate and modify programs/provisions to allow inclusive participation for individual youth. How do I apply? Complete your applicant profile and attach a current letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
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