Josh Abbott

Experience

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  City of Chattanooga

  May 2022 - Apr 2024

  Responsible for instructing and participating in daily leisure and recreation activities for individuals with a variety of disabilities; organizing and leading outdoor activities; creating marketing materials, program attendance reports, reserving facilities; assisting with researching, grant writing, and budget developing activities for new programs; serving on City committees and attending local neighborhood meetings as a representative of the City. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating outdoor camps for children ages 6-12 years old. Duties included participating in kayaking, archery, fishing, cycling, basketball, and wall climbing; Prepared rosters, maintained inventory of office and event supplies; oversaw transportation schedules.From this experience, I was awarded the opportunity to represent the City of Chattanooga at the National Parks and Recreation Conference (NPRA) in Phoenix, Arizona.

  • Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

    Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

  • Recreation Specialist

    May 2022 - Jan 2023
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  Friends Life Community

  Apr 2024 - now

  Client Empowerment Specialist