Engaging Special-Needs Recreation Coach - Part-Time

United Cerebral Palsy of The Inland Empire; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of The Inland Empire is seeking a Social Recreational Coach to support after-school activities for youth with developmental disabilities in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area. This part-time role works with a 3:1 participant ratio under the Site Supervisor, focusing on social, technology, music, art, and life-skill activities in an inclusive setting.

The coach will help youth meet individual goals, maintain safety, and complete daily notes, while also attending staff

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED; 2 years’ experience with individuals with developmental disabilities; strong written and oral communication; computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervise youth with developmental disabilities during integrated social recreation activities.
• Assist participant youth in meeting individual goals and objectives.
• Write daily notes for each program participant assigned to a coach per program day.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Transport youth to community outings.
• Feed and assist participant youth as needed.
• Participate in agency meetings, special events, and fundraisers as announced.
• Provide 24 hours’ advance notice if sick and unable to work.
• Arrive on time as scheduled by Site Supervisor.
• Maintain student-to-client staffing ratios at all times.
• Return calls from Site Supervisor promptly.
• Respond to all communication from supervisor and office.
• Turn in paperwork as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
• Follow dress code as directed by Site Supervisor.
• Keep personnel requirements current during employment.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Decision Making

Initiative

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Stress Management/Composure

Learning Orientation

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CPR & First Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of The Inland Empire is seeking a Social Recreational Coach to support after-school activities for youth with developmental disabilities in the Palm Springs/Palm Desert area. This part-time role works with a 3:1 participant ratio under the Site Supervisor, focusing on social, technology, music, art, and life-skill activities in an inclusive setting.

The coach will help youth meet individual goals, maintain safety, and complete daily notes, while also attending staff