Adaptive Sports Coordinator

DeKalb Health

Mukilteo (WA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 32,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free training for all positions and be

Flexible work schedules

Free YMCA family membership

20% off programs and services

Sick Pay

403a retirement plan + Roth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

YMCA Adaptive Sports program in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a part-time coordinator to develop, organize, and implement high-quality adaptive sports programs for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with an initial focus on adaptive basketball.

The role is approximately 15 hours per week with flexible scheduling based on program needs, and involves staffing, budgeting, compliance, and community engagement within YMCA policies.

Qualifications

One year or more experience as a coordinator or supervisor of programs.
Two years or more experience working with youth and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience with adaptive recreation, sports, or inclusive programming preferred.
Basic computer skills/knowledge required.
Fluency in second language preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct and coordinate assigned adaptive sports programs.
Develop and launch adaptive basketball programming, including program structure, participant recruitment, staffing and volunteer needs, equipment, scheduling, registration, and program delivery.
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.
Review and evaluate staff performance, develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Ensure program operates within budget and that program fees are collected.
Assure compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas.
Ensure YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
Provide for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment.
Maintain relationships with participants, families/caregivers, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs.
Organize special events for participants
Assist in YMCA fund raising activities
Assist with Program Committee meetings
Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program
Adapt program activities and delivery as appropriate to support participant needs, abilities, engagement, and success
Provide administrative and operational support to other adaptive programs as needed
Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Program coordination

Disability programs

Staff supervision

Basic computer skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Job description

Location 10601 47th Place W,Mukilteo, WA, 98275,United States
Base Pay $20.06 - $22.98 / Hour
Relocation Expense Covered No
Employee Type Non-Exempt Part Time

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Description

Position Summary:

Develop, organize, and implement high quality YMCA Adaptive Sports programs for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with an initial focus on developing and launching adaptive basketball programming. Working directly in programs as needed, creating a safe, positive and inclusive atmosphere that promotes participant safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies, practices and procedures.

This role is part-time, approximately 15 hours per week, with flexible scheduling based on program needs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage, direct and coordinate assigned adaptive sports programs
Develop and launch adaptive basketball programming, including program structure, participant recruitment, staffing and volunteer needs, equipment, scheduling, registration, and program delivery
Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct personnel and volunteers as needed
Review and evaluate staff performance, develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
Ensure program operates within budget and that program fees are collected
Assure compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to program areas
Ensure YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed
Provide for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment
Maintain relationships with participants, families/caregivers, and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
Organize special events for participants
Assist in YMCA fund raising activities
Assist with Program Committee meetings
Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program
Adapt program activities and delivery as appropriate to support participant needs, abilities, engagement, and success
Provide administrative and operational support to other adaptive programs as needed
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

One year or more experience as a coordinator or supervisor of programs
Two years or more experience working with youth and/or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Experience with adaptive recreation, sports, or inclusive programming preferred
Basic computer skills/knowledge required
Fluency in second language preferred

Y Culture:

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Team Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

Models and teaches the Y’s values
Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to improving lives
Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition
Cultivates relationships to support fundraising
Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives
Builds relationships to create small communities
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict
Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience
Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support

Operational Effectiveness:

Provides others with frameworks for making decisions
Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities
Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team
Effectively creates and manages budgets
Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress

Personal Growth:

Shares new insights
Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change
Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Physical and Mental Demands:

Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in indoor/outdoor settings. Staff may occasionally lift children who weigh approximately 50 pounds. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise program activities. May be required to push or pull large rolling cabinets along linoleum floors with the help of another person on a daily basis, may be required to roll and set up cafeteria tables, may be expected to lift 22 gallon storage boxes. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands:

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve non-routine and complex problems; may use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with members, staff, volunteers, and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom may be dissatisfied individuals.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically interaction with others is busy, constant and occasionally interruptive. Work may be demanding at times. May require ability to work irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

Summary

Our benefits are AMAZING!

FREE training offered for all positions and get paid while you train for your job!
Flexible work schedules and a family-friendly environment.
FREEYMCA family membership for all staff.
20% off programs and services for all staff (and their dependents).
Sick Pay accrued at rate of one hour for every 40 hours worked.
Tax-Deferred retirement account & Roth retirement account available to all employees.
403a Retirement investing account paid at 12% annual compensation after 2 years of service (minimum 1,000 hours worked in each year).
FREE Employee Assistance Program.
Cheery, dynamic, cause-driven work environment, like no other!
We promote from within often. Enjoy your career at our Y!