Adapted Program Team Member

About the role

We are seeking an Adapted Program Team Member to positively impact the community by helping children reach their potential and enacting age-appropriate goals.

Responsibilities

• Encourage program participants providing excellent service to participants and members
• Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character
• Follow approved positive support techniques to develop and refine athlete’s skills
• Follow detailed schedule provided by the leader/supervisor and have the knowledge and understanding of the athletic skills required to implement the lesson plan
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and families/caregivers to promote positive behavior and participant success
• Implement creative, appropriate, and individualized strategies to effectively support behavior and engagement
• Conduct YMCA Program instruction in accordance with YMCA program standards ensuring adherence to YMCA progressive or competitive standards and quality
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before scheduled class session to be prepared with the equipment set up and ready to begin at the scheduled start time
• Be reliable and inform the supervisor of any conflicts at least 24 hours before the work day of any issues or items required
• Communicate all YMCA rules and ensure that you are accessible and identifiable
• Complete timely reports of incidents to the director/supervisor, complaints or compliments of the program
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or background in recreational therapy, early intervention, or special education preferred
• Foundational understanding of the disabilities community and best practices for inclusive support

Qualifications

• Coursework, training, or experience toward Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive style of instruction
• Desire to mentor program participants of a variety of ages
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention

Skills

• Positive support techniques
• Individualized strategies
• YMCA Program instruction
• Equipment setup
• Timely reporting
• Staff meetings and trainings

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discount on child care and summer camp programs

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.