Adapted Program Team Member

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discount on child care and summer camp

Planning for your future

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA seeks an Adapted Program Team Member to support inclusive youth development within our community. You’ll mentor participants, model positive behavior, and implement planned activities aligned with our YMCA curricula in a supportive environment.

The role requires engagement with participants of diverse ages and abilities, collaboration with families, and adherence to program standards. We offer meaningful rewards and growth within a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to engage diverse participants with a positive instructional style.
• BCBA or ABA coursework/experience strongly preferred.
• CTRS certification or background in recreational therapy, early intervention, or special education preferred.
• Ability to mentor participants of various ages.
• Ability to concentrate and engage with participants with disabilities.
• Foundational understanding of the disabilities community and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Encourage program participants and provide excellent service to participants and members.
• Reinforce YMCA values through example and recognition of participant character.
• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop skills.
• Implement lesson plans with guidance from leaders and adapt as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors and families to promote positive behavior and success.
• Provide a safe environment for learning the YMCA sports curriculum.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Age 18+

BCBA/ABA prep

Mentoring participants

Positive engagement

Inclusive communication

Education

CTRS certification

Recreational therapy background

Special education background

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for an Adapted Program Team Member to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job

• Must be 18 years of age or older; coursework, training, or experience toward Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred
• Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or background in recreational therapy, early intervention, or special education preferred
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of instruction
• Desire to mentor program participants of a variety of ages
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention
• Ability to positively engage with disabilities within our programs
• Foundational understanding of the disabilities community and best practices for inclusive support

The responsibilities we will trust you with

• Encourage program participants providing excellent service to participants and members
• Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character
• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine athlete’s skills
• Follow detailed schedule provided by the leader/supervisor and have the knowledge and understanding of the athletic skills required to implement the lesson plan
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and families/caregivers to promote positive behavior and participant success
• Implement creative, appropriate, and individualized strategies to effectively support behavior and engagement
• Conduct YMCA Program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards ensuring adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality
• Provide a safe environment that allows members and participants to learn the YMCA sports curriculum
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class session to be prepared with the equipment set up and ready to begin at the scheduled start time
• Be reliable and inform the supervisor of any conflicts at least 24 hours before the work day of any issues or items required
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the program
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

What you can expect

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.