Program Manager - Adaptive Group Programs - 360Outdoors

Ability360•Phoenix, AZ

24d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) Program Manager position responsible for the planning and implementation of the year-round 360Outdoors Program for Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center members. The role focuses on adaptive group programs and requires flexibility in work schedule, including early mornings, evenings, multiday programming, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Adaptive Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field.
Three years of professional experience working with people with disabilities in the fitness field.
Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above-described duties.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Clean criminal background.
Possess and keep a current Arizona driver license.
Maintain a clean driving record, free from citations and points.
Provide Ability360 with a current Motor Vehicle Record and continue to provide annual updates of such record.
Exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others and create a positive relationship with staff and the Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center members.
Considerable knowledge of adaptive recreation principles, theories and techniques.
Knowledge of adaptive equipment in fitness, sports, recreation programs, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate year-round 360Outdoors programs focused on adaptive group programs including hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, outrigger canoeing/dragon boating/rowing, rafting, fishing, multi-sport days, and rock climbing.
Work with specific program/activity leads to ensure safety and programming needs are met.
Co-create and maintain risk management policies and procedures for each activity and setting for 360Outdoor programs.
Create and maintain the 360Outdoor calendar.
Ensure staff availability and schedule contract staff and volunteers when needed.
Assist program leads with transportation scheduling if needed.
Serve as the main liaison with the 360Outdoors and Ability360 marketing team, including website maintenance and Cognito Forms/sign-ups.
Attend and facilitate the majority of 360Outdoors Programs.
Occasional overnight programming is required.
Drive Ability360 vehicles and tow trailers for program delivery with occasional overnight travel as needed.
Assist in locating grant and funding opportunities.
When applicable, assist with writing and attending functions to secure additional funding.
Maintain equipment inventory and ensure equipment is in safe working order.
Assist with 5310 vehicle maintenance and reporting.
Recruit and assist with volunteer trainings in various outdoor recreation events and topics related to working with people with disabilities, and risk management.
Recruit members and the community to attend trips to maximize trip attendance.
Serve as the primary communicator with outfitters and community partners to facilitate 360Outdoor Programs.
Serve as the primary communicator with members and volunteers that attend 360Outdoor programming.
Maintain trip budgets and complete monthly board report information.
Evaluate volunteer, participant, and vendor satisfaction.
Assist in the creation, planning, and implementation of special events and specialty programs.
Collaborate with community organizations and assist with outreach to offer a variety of programs.
Provide member assessments, ongoing progress notes, and evaluations.
Provide supervision for interns and/or volunteers.
Address questions and concerns regarding fitness programs and facility.
Maintain and care for fitness program equipment.
Assist with opening or closing duties of the facility.
Greet customers, direct them to activities, and address their questions.
Operate a multi-line telephone system, providing information and/or directing calls to the appropriate person.
Register customers for a wide variety of programs and passes, using a specialized software registration system.
Serve as cashier, receiving and entering all fees and transactions and balancing daily reports.
Perform clerical duties including, but not limited to, word processing, data entry, photocopying, and filing.
Assist with a variety of administrative functions including, but not limited to, producing flyers, maintaining concession inventory, and assisting with facility rentals.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.