Inclusive Adaptive Recreation Lead

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Recreation on the University of Washington Seattle campus is seeking an Adaptive Recreation Lead to expand inclusive participation in adaptive programs and facilities. The role focuses on welcoming support, information sessions, and removing participation barriers to enhance accessibility, with leadership in coordinating 10+ adaptive events for the year.

You will drive outreach, partnerships, and funding efforts, including grants and sponsorships, while supporting growth of adaptive sports

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1 year experience in adaptive recreation.
• Experience in marketing, partnerships, event management and/or athletics.
• Experience in grant-writing, sponsorship solicitation and/or fundraising.
• Experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehab or sports medicine.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance detailed administrative tasks and complex projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for individuals interested in adaptive recreation programs, services, and facilities, providing welcoming, inclusive, and responsive customer support.
• Facilitate information sessions, answer questions, conduct facility and program tours.
• Proactively identify and resolve participation barriers to enhance accessibility and participant experience.
• Collaborate with program managers to design, implement, promote, and facilitate 10+ adaptive recreation events, expanding inclusive participation opportunities across diverse recreation programs and facilities.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach, marketing, and partnership initiatives to increase awareness and participation in UW Recreation adaptive programs and facilities.
• Cultivate new community partnerships and identify external funding opportunities including grants, sponsorships, and donor support.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support for the development and growth of adaptive sports initiatives, including the implementation and operations for UW Recreation Wheelchair Basketball Team.

Skills

Marketing

Partnerships

Event management

Athletics

Grant writing

Sponsorship solicitation

Fundraising

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

UW Recreation on the University of Washington Seattle campus is seeking an Adaptive Recreation Lead to expand inclusive participation in adaptive programs and facilities. The role focuses on welcoming support, information sessions, and removing participation barriers to enhance accessibility, with leadership in coordinating 10+ adaptive events for the year.

You will drive outreach, partnerships, and funding efforts, including grants and sponsorships, while supporting growth of adaptive sports