Recreation Group Facilitator

National Ability Center•Park City, UT

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Group Facilitator supports the Groups and Military Program Department in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and administering adaptive recreation activities for people with disabilities. The role is part-time and seasonal, supporting winter programs from early January through mid-April, with approximately 15–20 hours of work per week. The position is based in Park City, Utah, and is not eligible for remote work. The facilitator may support a range of activities, including skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowshoeing, sled hockey, climbing, team building, pickleball, and fat tire biking. The role also involves participant goal-setting and documentation, safety and behavior management, coordinating program logistics, working with volunteers, maintaining equipment and facilities, and supporting administrative and special-event needs. Work may take place indoors or outdoors in varied and sometimes extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience working in a related field, such as adaptive sports or therapeutic recreation programs.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain a Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) physical.
CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain them.
Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.
Knowledge and understanding of people with disabilities.
Ability to work effectively with children, adults, and members of the armed forces.
Strong behavior-management skills and techniques.
Ability to write specific, measurable goals and objectives and document progress.
Passion for encouraging independence and growth across populations and abilities.
Ability to multitask and accommodate shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibility, dependability, and maturity.
Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to plan and coordinate single-day and multi-day group programs.
Ability to tolerate extended periods outdoors in the sun, snow, and water, including extreme weather conditions.
Ability to receive and provide feedback and job coaching.
Ability to work productively and collaboratively within a team.
Commitment to a positive, fun, safe, and team-oriented working environment and to following policies and procedures with a strong emphasis on safety and risk management.
Proficiency with basic computer programs such as MS Office.
Commitment to continuing education in adaptive recreation using internal and external resources.
Ability to safely lift adaptive equipment weighing up to 50 pounds in and out of vehicle trailers and storage areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varied, including extreme, weather conditions.
Ability to drive a truck or van while pulling a trailer.
Availability and willingness to work a non-traditional schedule that may include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially for projects and special events.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Therapeutic Recreation or Special Education.
Experience working with young adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities and with military members who have visible and invisible wounds.
Relevant activity-specific certifications, such as PSIA, AASI, WSI, or IMBA.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.
Experience with Paylocity and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Assist in assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating adaptive recreation activities.
Facilitate and coordinate program logistics before, during, and after events.
Communicate activity instructions, techniques, and feedback verbally to students.
Implement and supervise safety and risk-management protocols for participants, volunteers, and staff.
Plan and implement personalized activities and games appropriate to participants’ ages, disabilities, and group themes.
Develop participant goals and objectives with their input, document them, create and implement behavior management plans, manage behavior during activities, and contribute to program debriefs.
Complete assigned lesson documentation, including participant assessments, lesson plans, progress notes, evaluations, and incident reports.
Report accidents, incidents, and disciplinary concerns to the supervisor.
Create and deliver training in assigned programs and areas of expertise.
Work closely with program volunteers and provide solution-oriented feedback through established channels.
Support equipment maintenance, rentals, and other equipment needs, and report equipment concerns to the supervisor.
Help oversee the proper use of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
Prepare activity sites and equipment, and clean up and store materials after activities.
Support administrative duties such as attendance, evaluations, and training materials.
Assist with fundraising and other special events as needed, representing the National Ability Center.
Perform other duties as assigned.