Adaptive Program Instructor

Natick Public Works Dept; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Natick Public Works Dept seeks an Adaptive Program Instructor to support participants with special needs in a community recreation setting. This part-time position emphasizes safety, inclusion, and active engagement with participants and staff.

The role involves assisting with daily activities, promoting respectful behavior, and collaborating with a team to deliver quality programs. CPR/FA certification and CORI/SORI processing are required or in progress.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Experience working with Special Needs recommended.
• Ability to interact with all ages and ability levels.
• Must obtain CPR/FA Certification approved by Massachusetts State Health Department or be able to obtain.
• Must fill out CORI/SORI form.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of participant.
• Encourage respect for personal property, equipment and facilities.
• Set a good example for participants in all areas.
• Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the participants’ day.
• Assist staff with participant’s toileting and feeding needs.
• Work as a team with other staff.
• Monitor social interactions between participants and public, assess for appropriate behavior.

Skills

Special Needs

Teamwork

Job description

Adaptive Program Instructor

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions

• Take responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of participant
• Encourage respect for personal property, equipment and facilities
• Set a good example for participants in all areas
• Supervise, assist instructors and actively participate in all aspects of the participants’ day.
• Assist staff with participant’s toileting and feeding needs.
• Work as a team with other staff
• Monitor social interactions between participants and public, assess for appropriate behavior

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Experience working with Special Needs recommended
• Ability to interact with all ages and ability levels

Special Requirements

• Has or is able to obtain current CPR/FA Certification approved by Massachusetts State Health Department.
• Must fill out CORI/SORI form

Compensation

This position is Grade 1 of the Town’s Part-Time Pay Plan with an hourly range of $16.00 to $16.98 based upon qualifications and experience.

EOE

Category Recreation & Parks Status Open Posted August 20, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled