Associate Program Director

National Ability Center • Park City, UT

10d • $77,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The National Ability Center (NAC) is seeking an Associate Program Director to lead passionate program teams, shape the future of adaptive recreation, and empower participants with disabilities. This role involves leading year-round, multi-site operations to ensure accessibility and mission delivery. The Associate Program Director (APD) supports and leads the execution of the NAC's mission and vision, focusing on management, innovation, and efficiencies for successful program implementation. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits, requiring regular weekend and after-hours work, and is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of management with increasing responsibilities in adaptive recreation and/or outdoor adventure program management and training including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Be able to maintain a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and teach, coach, and mentor staff personnel at varying levels of proficiency and experience.
• Proven knowledge and expertise in adaptive recreation and outdoor adventure programs.
• Ability to positively receive feedback and to provide effective feedback and job coaching for development of self and others.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other department leads to ensure development, collaboration, and execution for shared goals.
• Ability to make quick educated program decisions based on the mission, need and strategic plan.
• Ability to build a team, mentor, create accountability to build excellence in all aspects of program planning and implementation.
• Ability to support program needs with a proactive and solution-oriented initiative.
• Ability to develop quality presentations and present to all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and networking skills to be able to advocate for the needs of the Program Department with key stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities in a quick-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency (or basic understanding) working with Salesforce, Outlook, and MS Office.
• Commitment to a positive, fun, and team-oriented working environment while promoting the NAC Values.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certifications in at least one discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 4-6 program departments, as assigned by the Chief Programming and Education Officer.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate the Program Managers of assigned departments; identify talent needs and support the recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding of full-time and seasonal staff.
• Support the development of department annual goals, establish priorities, provide resources, support, and regular feedback for professional development; set performance expectations, provide coaching, and administer disciplinary action as needed.
• Monitor and assess program effectiveness and mission impact through data collection, analysis, and feedback; use evaluation results to drive continuous improvement and innovations.
• Oversee the budget for each assigned program department, ensuring financial sustainability and efficient resource allocation; assist with grant reporting, as applicable.
• Develop outreach strategies to increase program visibility, engagement, and impact, while working closely with the Marketing team.
• Work closely with the Chief Programming and Innovation Officer to develop strategic plans and partnerships for new and existing programs; create, steward, and serve as a representative with assigned partner organizations and relationships.
• Develop and ensure implementation of processes and procedures for program consistency, safety, and growth.
• Work with volunteer management team to improve utilization of volunteers and encourage and promote growth and leadership opportunities within programs.
• Provide leadership and manage internal communication to strengthen and support the goals of the organization to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for participants, staff, volunteers, partners, donors and the community.
• Assists with key fundraising events and other special events as needed to help advance program goals and support; serves as an ambassador and representative for the National Ability Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Health Savings Account
• Employer Contribution to HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Hospital Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Paid Personal Days Annually (including a paid day off on your birthday)
• 403(b) Plan with Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Pro Deals with gear companies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level