Sports and Recreation Program Specialist Senior

Principle Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate community based sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all programs.
• Document program plan and data.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate special events.
• Support program operations.
• Administer program application process.
• Provide registration information and fees to program assistant.
• Cookordinate travel for staff and volunteers.
• Travel with youth teams to tournaments.
• Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
• Provide ongoing leadership and training to volunteers and interns.
• Serve as a resource to participants, their families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Promote program internally and externally, including media, partners, and community.
• Develop marketing materials, catalogs, etc., with Marketing and Communications.
• Present at conferences and events.
• Participate in fund raising events including publicity, logistics, documentation and evaluation.
• Interact and build relationships with donors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management.
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
• Bachelor's degree in Adaptive Physical Education.
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management.
• 5 to 7 years of experience working with people with disabilities, and adaptive sports and recreational activities.
• 5 to 7 years in Microsoft Office skills especially Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with charitable giving and donor relationships.
• 5 to 7 years in leadership experience, group facilitation and presentation experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire), Minnesota Driver's license, Wisconsin Driver's license.

Physical Demands

• Light Work: Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently.

Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period).
• 8-hour day/evening/night shifts.
• Occasional weekends.

Job Duties

• Specialist Area CKSS (50%): Plan and facilitate the participant experience for the CKSS program, including but not limited to registration, equipment fittings, progress notes, evaluations, assessments, and experiential feedback.
• Support and facilitate Courage Kenny Ski & Snowboard (CKSS) Volunteer Training and Continuing Education with techniques in line with Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA).
• Manage incident reporting processes for volunteers, site coordinators, and participants.
• Coordinate and facilitate adaptive equipment and operations training for partnered ski resorts/areas.
• Work with ski resorts/areas directly to increase awareness, access, and share impact stories related to CKSS program.
• Program Specialist General - Sports to be Assigned (50%): Manage additional assigned sports programs year-round (Seasonal Sports outside of the Ski and Snowboard season TBD).
• Manage assigned sports program logistics: contracts, equipment, facilities, schedule.
• Cookordinate assigned sports program specific communications.
• Develop and implement assigned sports program specific recruitment strategies (partnerships and participants).
• Manage assigned budgets and stay within provided budgeting guidelines.
• Cookordinate travel logistics for assigned sports programs.
• Manage sports specific participants, volunteers, coaches and Site Coordinators.
• Recruit, retain & recognize participants and volunteers for assigned sports programs.

About Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

The mission of Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (Courage Kenny) is to deliver comprehensive, integrated and person-centered rehabilitation, maximizing quality of life for people of all ages and all abilities. Courage Kenny helps people achieve health and wellness by offering excellent services, innovative programs, ground-breaking research, and barrier-shattering advocacy. We are guided by our vision to partner with all people to live, work and play to their full potential. Courage Kenny focuses on the whole person to ensure individuals get the services they need, in the right setting, and at the right time.

Pay Range

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).