Adaptive Programming Specialist (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Rising New York Road Runners Youth Wheelchair Training Program is a free program for youth with physical disabilities ages 6 to 21. The program offers weekly training sessions on a seasonal basis, in-school resources, and competitive events on the road and track, regardless of experience or prior NYRR affiliation. The adaptive programming specialist will be responsible for helping support the day-to-day management and administration of the program. In addition, the role will also help to create appropriate Adaptive Physical Education content for K-12 educators to incorporate into their PE lessons. The role will liaise with the Event Development and Production (ED&P) teams to ensure the needs of youth with disabilities are incorporated in the strategy, design and execution of in-person events. The role will explore, secure and nurture partnerships with like-minded organizations that can help to further support the youth AWD community.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with youth with physical disabilities
- Strong communication and public speaking skills
- Excellent relationship building and relationship nurturing skills with youth and adults
- Initiative to work independently while simultaneously collaborating across teams to achieve goals
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse group of youth athletes with disabilities
- Provide general directions to NYRR coaching staff during weekly practice sessions
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel)
- Ability to work weekends or evenings
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Work in-person practices and races on Saturday mornings from late August to late October, and from mid-April to early June
- Work in-person weekend practices or facilitate virtual practices from early January to mid-March
- Facilitate in-person or virtual sessions as needed outside of regularly scheduled programming
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a wheelchair racing athlete is a plus
- Familiar with NYC communities across all five boroughs a plus
- Proficient in Spanish a plus
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Meet weekly with co-Coaches, Full-Time Adaptive Programming Specialist, and Director of Youth Program Development regarding the direction of the program and logistics
- Support the program development team through enhancing current resources and developing new ones as needed
- Support with scheduling, administration and tracking of coaches’ hours
- Support with other administrative tasks for the Youth Wheelchair Training Program as needed
- Oversee the pre-event logistics and help support youth with disabilities on site, as needed
- Assist with communication and coordination of reasonable accommodations at youth events
- Identify, secure and activate partnerships and activities with mission-driven, like-minded organizations and agencies to further support the youth AWD community in NYC
- Help promote the program at conferences, expos and other tabling opportunities
- Transport equipment between office, practice and competition locations as needed
- Assist coaches on-site at practices, events, and trainings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
