Hyland Park Ski or Snowboard Inclusion Specialist

Reach for Resources, Inc.•Minnetonka, MN

46d•$19

About The Position

Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. We provide recreation, education, case management, advocacy, counseling, and health programs to individuals with disabilities living in the Minneapolis western metro area. Our recreation department contracts with suburban county and city park and recreation departments around the metro to provide adaptive recreation, inclusion and training services to their community members. This position attends specified skiing and snowboard lessons at Hyland Park to assist children with a wide variety of intellectual and/or physical disabilities or other behavior needs to learn skills related to skiing and snowboarding. Assist individuals in accessing local programs and reaching their maximum potential for successful inclusion in the community. Lift passes will be provided for all shifts. Gear is available free of charge, or you can use your own equipment. All employees must complete an orientation training session and pass a criminal background check

Requirements

Ability to confidently downhill ski and/or snowboard (equipment can be provided)
A genuine liking for working with kids with disabilities
Must be energetic and willing to make a difference in a child’s life
Strong communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a team
Ability to work and navigate a busy space independently
Must have current driver’s license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation
Strong written and oral communication skills
Evening and weekend availability
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be able to pass a MNDHS Background Screening prior to working with participants

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of community inclusion
Group leadership experience
At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

Work with the city parks and recreation staff by acting as an assistant coach, program leader, or instructor
Assisting and interacting with other kids in the program as well as the child that is receiving the 1:1 assistance
Providing extra assistance for the child with a disability, teaching strategies to coaching staff, communicating with parents and other children, and seeking out information from the parks and recreation staff to ensure maximum involvement
Completing inclusion paperwork