Program Director – Adaptive Sports

Adaptive Sports at Mount Snow; Dover (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptive Sports at Mount Snow is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Program Director to lead and grow our year-round adaptive sports programs. This role oversees program development, staff and volunteer leadership, participant engagement, and community partnerships to ensure high-quality, inclusive experiences for individuals with disabilities.

You will design, implement, and evaluate programs; supervise staff; recruit participants and families; build partnerships with schools and community

Qualifications

• Experience managing recreation or adaptive sports programs.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Supervisory experience required (2+ years preferred).
• Familiar with outdoor activities such as snow skiing, boarding, hiking, paddle, etc
• Knowledge of adaptive sports and working with individuals with disabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate adaptive sports programs
• Supervise and train staff and volunteers
• Recruit and support program participants and families
• Build partnerships with schools, organizations, and community groups
• Manage program schedules, budgets, and documentation
• Ensure safety, compliance, and best practices across all programs

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Program Director – Adaptive Sports (Full-Time)

Adaptive Sports at Mount Snow is seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Program Director to lead and grow our year-round adaptive sports programs. This role oversees program development, staff and volunteer leadership, participant engagement, and community partnerships to ensure high-quality, inclusive experiences for individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate adaptive sports programs
• Supervise and train staff and volunteers
• Recruit and support program participants and families
• Build partnerships with schools, organizations, and community groups
• Manage program schedules, budgets, and documentation
• Ensure safety, compliance, and best practices across all programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing recreation or adaptive sports programs
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Supervisory experience required (2+ years preferred)
• Familiar with outdoor activities such as snow skiing, boarding, hiking, paddle, etc
• Knowledge of adaptive sports and working with individuals with disabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)

What We’re Looking For

A flexible, hands-on leader who can balance strategy and day-to-day operations while fostering an inclusive, supportive environment.

Application Requirement

To be considered, please send cover letter with responses to the following 4 questions and your resume to [e-mail] :

1. Why are you a strong fit for this position?
2. Describe your experience working with individuals with disabilities.
3. This role requires in-person work, including being on snow—are you able to meet this requirement?
4. Do you have any relevant certifications (adaptive sports, recreation, safety, etc.)?

Adaptive Sports at Mount Snow is a volunteer-driven non-profit that provides adaptive sports, recreational opportunities and educational experiences to the Mount Snow community and its visitors throughout the year. We help individuals with disabilities to develop skills and instill pride and confidence that enables them to demonstrate their strengths and capabilities