Program Specialist

Position Type: Full-time 10-month, Non-Exempt (Hourly) with benefits

Supervisor: Recreation Senior Manager

Department: Recreation

Compensation: $22.00-$24.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Location: On-Site (Park City, Utah)

Job Summary:

Program Specialists are versatile and support all areas of program delivery and program support. This role supports the Recreation Department with the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and administration of adaptive sports, recreation, adventure, groups and competitive activities for people with disabilities. This role has a primary role of supporting the Recreation Department, and a secondary role of supporting other programmatic areas as needed. 

This position is a 10-month full-time, year-round position with benefits; there are 8 non-paid weeks each calendar year during the shoulder seasons. It requires regular weekend work and occasional after-hours work for programming. This position is not eligible for remote work. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating specific adaptive recreation activities in other program areas including: XC skiing, snowshoe, sled hockey, climbing, challenge course, team building, cycling, paddle sports, archery, and water sports.
• Work with each participant to develop goals and objectives, relative to the day's activity; create, implement, and manage behavior management plans; provide input and feedback.
• Conduct and maintain lesson documentation as assigned, including participant assessments, lesson plans, progress notes, evaluations, and incident reports.
• Support assigned department with administrative duties such as attendance, evaluations, and training materials.
• Follow risk management protocols in a caring and fun environment for participants, volunteers, and staff.
• Plan and implement personalized activities and/or games for groups and individual participants with various disabilities.
• Create and deliver training sessions to other instructors in assigned programs and areas of expertise.
• Document and report all accidents, incidents, and disciplinary concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with key fundraising events and other special events as needed to help advance program goals and support; serve as an ambassador and representative for the National Ability Center.
• All other duties as assigned to meet the needs of programming.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience teaching adaptive recreation.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of disabilities.
• Current First Aid and CPR (or the ability to attain).
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Be able to maintain a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant school course-work such as Therapeutic Recreation or Special Education preferred.
• Relevant activity-specific certifications preferred: Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Level 1 or 2/ACCT Course Manager Certification; PSIA/AASI certification; Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association (PMBIA); American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor; Single Pitch Instructor (SPI).
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in a quick-paced environment.
• Possesses a joy of outdoor recreation and comfortable working with both youth and adults with disabilities.
• Passion for encouraging independence and growth in all populations and abilities.
• Exhibits strong behavior management techniques and skills.
• Exceptional communication skills to communicate clearly, honestly, and respectfully with all staff, participants, parents, and volunteers.
• Demonstrates ability to write specific, measurable goals and objectives, documentation of progression for all participants.
• Commitment to continuing education utilizing internal and external resources to ensure our programs sustain continual responsiveness and improvement.
• Demonstrates responsibility, dependability, and maturity.
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to a positive, fun, and team-oriented working environment while promoting the NAC Values.

Working Conditions:

• Able to lift adaptive equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Expectation to work during busy seasons, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors while running programming activities in various weather conditions, including extreme weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Ability to drive a 15-passenger vehicle while pulling a trailer.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
• Employer Contribution to HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Personal Days Annually (including a paid day off on your birthday)
• 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Pro Deals with gear companies