Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf Coach

Els for Autism Foundation•Jupiter, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf Coach completes and maintains the training necessary to become an Official Program Provider (OPP) of the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf program and collaborates with Els for Autism Recreation Team members to plan, adapt, implement, and evaluate golf programming for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The coach delivers instruction designed to build golf skills, fitness and social communication abilities in alignment with the evidence based Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf curriculum. All classes are conducted at the Els campus in Jupiter FL.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Special Education, Sports Science of a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching or coaching individuals with autism or related developmental disabilities
Experience in Research related to recreation programming and autism
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification
Level 2 Background Clearance
Must be able to work nights and weekends for occasional special recreation based activities
Required to sit, kneel, stand, or bend in support of clients' needs
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures for extended periods
Must be able to lift and carry clients up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

PGA or LPGA teaching certification
Experience in Sports instruction program development for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities
Knowledge and experience using ABA strategies
Bilingual proficiency

Responsibilities

Implement engaging, meaningful activities using the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf curriculum, applying evidence-based teaching practices for autism.
Utilize hands on materials and visual supports from the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Golf curriculum to enhance participant learning.
Establish and maintain safe learning environments, following all safety, incident-reporting and emergency procedures
Create participant groupings and natural support systems (volunteers, pairs, one-on-one) based on individual needs
Deliver explicit, systematic instruction using layering strategies (previewing, task analysis, skill building and review)
Apply principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) within instructional and behavior-support practices
Collaborate with the Recreation Services Manager and Coordinator to develop and implement individualized visual, behavioral, and communication supports, including those specific to the #GameON Autism Golf Program
Maintain active engagement of all participants throughout the session
Supervise volunteers and or interns supporting program delivery
Adhere to HIPAA standards when collecting, storing and sharing electronic personal health information.
Implement assessments and data collection for assigned program outcomes as directed by the Recreation Manager/Coordinator.
Submit recommendations for supplies to support the program to the Recreation Manager/Coordinator.
Wear professional, activity-appropriate golf instruction attire.
Remain actively engaged with participants, model appropriate behaviors, and collaborate effectively with community partners.
Maintain consistent attendance in accordance with communicated expectations.
Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to representing Els for Autism, its mission and the vision of the Els Family.