Enrichment Coordinator

Big Wave Group; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Wave Group in Half Moon Bay seeks an Enrichment Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and facilitate diverse enrichment activities for adults with IDD at the Big Wave Center. The role emphasizes inclusion, personal growth, and daily engagement within a 50,000-square-foot campus and active community partnerships.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and comfort coordinating volunteers, budgets, and transportation for on-site and off-site

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a community-based, residential, recreational, or vocational setting with leadership or program coordination responsibilities.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage activity schedules while coordinating logistics, resources, and volunteers.
• Experience leading small groups, providing individual support, and adapting activities to varying abilities and needs.
• Experience recruiting, training, and collaborating with volunteers and community partners.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Human Services, Recreation, Special Education, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Subject to a background check.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate a broad range of social, recreational, and vocational enrichment activities for residents.
• Develop and maintain a monthly Enrichment Activities calendar for distribution to residents, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to avoid scheduling conflicts with other events and programs at the Big Wave Center.
• Regularly communicate with residents, families, and caregivers to understand interests, preferences, and needs.
• Identify enrichment opportunities that align with resident interests and support needs.
• Source and secure equipment, materials, and volunteer support for activities.
• Onboard, train, and support volunteers assisting with enrichment programming.
• Identify opportunities for community participation, including Coastside and disabilities communities.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for outings and off-site activities.
• Ensure activities stay within budget and safe, documented per policies.
• Submit expenses for approval and maintain records; submit incident reports when required.
• Maintain weekly records of activities, participants, and costs.
• Collaborate with staff, caregivers, families, vendors, and partners to ensure cohesive activities.
• Perform other duties to support the Big Wave Center community.

Skills

3+ years experience

IDD experience

Schedule management

Group leadership

Volunteer management

Organizational communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences / Human Services / Recreation / Special Education / Psychology

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Big Wave Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay, seeks a thoughtful, organized, and community-oriented Enrichment Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and facilitate engaging enrichment activities for residents of the newly built Big Wave Center.

This role is responsible for delivering a diverse range of social, recreational, and vocational enrichment opportunities that promote community inclusion, personal growth, and meaningful daily engagement for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Enrichment Coordinator works closely with residents, families, caregivers, volunteers, and community partners to design and implement programming that reflects resident interests and needs.

This is a full-time, benefited position with required evening and weekend hours. The role reports directly to the Executive Director.

About Big Wave Group

The mission of the Big Wave Group is to provide access to opportunity, lifelong housing, and a strong sense of community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Big Wave Center is a purpose-built, 50,000-square-foot campus designed to be a premier destination for the IDD community across the Coastside and the greater Bay Area. The Center includes:

• 38 apartments (studio, one-, and two-bedroom units)
• A commercial kitchen and culinary programming
• A Fitness and Recreation Club
• A Game Room
• Day Program space
• A 10,000-square-foot outdoor events courtyard and outdoor kitchen

Activities at the Center emphasizes inclusion, community connection, and opportunities for residents to pursue social, recreational, and vocational interests.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Coordination

• Identify, plan, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate a broad range of social, recreational, and vocational enrichment activities for residents, in alignment with schedules established by the Executive Director.
• Develop and maintain a monthly Enrichment Activities calendar for distribution to residents, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to avoid scheduling conflicts with other events and programs at the Big Wave Center.

Resident Engagement & Inclusion

• Regularly communicate with residents and, as appropriate, families and caregivers to:
• Understand resident interests, preferences, and support needs
• Identify enrichment opportunities that align with those interests

Logistics, Volunteers & Community Partnerships

• Identify, source, and secure all equipment, materials, and volunteer support necessary to conduct enrichment activities.
• Onboard, train, and support volunteer personnel assisting with enrichment programming.
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for community participation, including involvement from the local Coastside community and the broader disabilities community, where appropriate.
• Coordinate transportation logistics for community outings and off-site enrichment activities.

Budget, Safety & Documentation

• Ensure all enrichment activities remain within budgetary constraints established by the Executive Director.
• Submit expenses for approval and maintain accurate records in accordance with Big Wave policies and procedures.
• Ensure all activities are planned and conducted in a safe manner, following all Big Wave safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit incident reports related to enrichment activities in a timely manner, as required.
• Maintain weekly records documenting:
• Enrichment activities offered
• Number and names of participants
• Costs associated with each activity

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff, caregivers, families, vendors, and partners to ensure cohesive and effective activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Big Wave Center community.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience working in a community-based, residential, recreational, or vocational setting, with demonstrated leadership or program coordination responsibilities.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage activity schedules while coordinating logistics, resources, and volunteers.
• Experience leading small groups, providing individual support, and adapting activities to meet varying abilities and support needs.
• Experience recruiting, training, and collaborating with volunteers and community partners.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Warm, compassionate, patient, respectful, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative work environment with caregivers, parents/guardians, vendors, and partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Human Services, Recreation, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Subject to a background check.
• CPR/First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Work Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours per week), benefits-eligible position.
• Required evening and weekend hours to support consistent programming and resident engagement.
• Salary range: $70,000 – $80,000 annually, commensurate with experience.