Adaptive Programming Specialist (Part-Time)

New York Road Runners•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Road Runners (NYRR) is seeking an Adaptive Programming Specialist to support the day-to-day management and administration of the Rising New York Road Runners Youth Wheelchair Training Program. This program is designed for youth with physical disabilities, ages 6 to 21, offering weekly training sessions, in-school resources, and competitive events. The role will also involve creating Adaptive Physical Education content for K-12 educators, liaising with event teams to ensure the needs of youth with disabilities are met, and exploring/securing partnerships to support the youth AWD community. NYRR is committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply if they are passionate about the work.

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).
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

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.