Director of Adaptive Sports & Recreation

The Ability Center; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA seeks a dynamic Director of Sports and Recreation to lead adaptive recreation programs for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. You will oversee year-round offerings, manage budgets, and develop staff and partnerships to advance inclusion.

Reporting to the Division Director of Family Services, you will expand services, measure outcomes, and ensure safety and compliance while aligning with our mission and growth funded by the Dick Jauron gift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Sports Management, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience managing disability-focused athletic or recreation programs.
• Certification in CTRS or CPRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate year-round adaptive recreation programs, including sports, fitness, arts, therapeutic activities, social opportunities, and Special Olympics programming for individuals with disabilities.
• Partner with the Division Director of Family Services to align recreation services with family support initiatives, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs of individuals and families served.
• Oversee participant intake, assessments, accommodations, and safety planning to ensure inclusive, individualized, and successful program experiences.
• Manage department operations, including program budgets, fee-for-service registration processes, financial reporting, funding assistance tracking, and recreation databases.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and support recreation staff, coaches, program leaders, volunteers, and interns while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Collaborate with Development and organizational leadership to identify funding opportunities, support grant initiatives, and track program outcomes and performance metrics.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, recreation departments, Special Olympics programs, community organizations, local businesses, and other stakeholders to expand inclusive recreation opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, organizational policies, health and safety standards, and reporting requirements while serving as an ambassador for Northeast Arc's recreation services.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Program development

Partnership building

Team building

CTRS/CPRP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Sports Management, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Database systems

Job description

Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA seeks a dynamic Director of Sports and Recreation to lead adaptive recreation programs for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. You will oversee year-round offerings, manage budgets, and develop staff and partnerships to advance inclusion.

Reporting to the Division Director of Family Services, you will expand services, measure outcomes, and ensure safety and compliance while aligning with our mission and growth funded by the Dick Jauron gift.