Adaptive Recreation Program Coordinator Job Bainbridge Island area,Washington USA,Sports/Fitness/Wellness

Overview

The Adaptive Recreation Coordinator plans, implements, and oversees inclusive indoor and outdoor programs that promote wellness, education, and community engagement for individuals with disabilities. This includes serving participants with physical disabilities (such as mobility impairments or neuromuscular conditions), as well as cognitive, emotional, and neurodivergent needs. Responsible for staff supervision, budget management, and ensuring all programs are accessible, adaptive, and responsive to community needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

This position works closely with administration, participants, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders to ensure inclusive and engaging experiences. This position requires a deep understanding of adaptive recreation and accommodating individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform planning and scheduling for recreation or aquatics program services, new programs, events, and other activities, and participate in team and other meetings and workshops.

Coordinate and provide program plans, and help formulate,implement, and maintain community recreation programs for diverse ages, interests, and genders.

Coordinates or facilitates adaptive training topics for the division. May provide Adaptive or Inclusion related staff/volunteer trainings.

Develop, monitor, evaluate and recommend adaptive related practices to ensure programs and services are provided to meet reasonable accommodation.

Develop adaptive protocols to ensure safe activities.

Lead, schedule, and supervise part-time staff, volunteers, recreation companions, contract instructors, or other service providers. Train and orient staff regarding recreation and District procedures, forms, and programs, and serve as resource on day-to-day activities.

Work with staff to review accommodation requests and communicate recommendations to supervisor and other key staff.

Attend various District meetings as necessary.

Maintain a schedule that allows appropriate and successful communication with District staff, supervisors, parents, and participants.

Coordinate and perform program leadership, training, instruction, and coaching.

Direct and monitor recreation services, classes, events, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Also, responsible for accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance.

Lead, promote, and publicize recreation programs and perform duties such as providing input on District brochures or preparing announcements and promotions.

Develop new programs and services and serve as a bridge or liaison on behalf of the District to participants,interested people, recreation resources, and other people.

Assist in the preparation of budget estimates and advise on status of budgets. Also, responsible for equipment and supplies and for assisting on fundraising and grants.

May back-up manager from time to time on a temporary basis.

Attend various continuing education meetings, seminars, and workshops.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, or a related field.
Two years of professional experience in therapeutic or adaptive program planning and implementation or healthcare facility or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Preferred Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Therapeutic Recreation Certification

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Ability to plan, organize, direct, lead, and troubleshoot daily operations, services, and safety of recreation or public aquatics programs.
Strong knowledge of adaptive recreational and cultural activities, and accessibility guidelines.
Knowledge and physical ability to teach specialized recreational or aquatics programs.
Ability to effectively lead program services communications and publicity functions.
Skill in forward thinking and ability to identify problems or issues and develop effective solutions, resolve complex problems, and gain cooperation among interested groups.
Ability to lead others to common goals and to work cooperatively with other employees, division and department heads, and the public. Ability to accept direction for professional/departmental improvement.
Knowledge of and ability to implement trends and practices in recreation services, management, and community needs and interests.
Ability to work with a growing District and participate in collaborative activities.
Ability to interpret and analyze programs, regulatory, and management information.
Ability to effectively manage and, when designated, supervise diverse work activities of professional and technical colleagues in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and District effectiveness.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, point-of-sale systems, registration software, internet…


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