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Spaulding Rehabilitation Sports Instructor Adaptive Mountain Biking in Charlestown, Massachusetts
Sports Instructor Adaptive Mountain Biking - ( 3304159 )
Description
Spaulding Adaptive Sports centers (SASC) provides children and adults of all levels of ability the opportunity to live active, healthy lives through participation in a variety of adaptive sports and recreational activities. A variety of land and water activities are offered in both individual and group settings. Spaulding Clinicians and Adaptive Sports professionals help choose activities and make adaptations to meet the capabilities and goals of each individual.
Under the supervision of the Network Coordinator, SASC will hire sport specific per diem instructors to complement existing clinical and sports staff in providing adaptive sport and recreation instruction. These individuals will hold sport specific industry credentials that define their expertise.
These credentials could be held in a multitude of sports including but not limited to: golf – USGA/PGA, alpine skiing – PSIA/AASI, tennis – USPTA, Hockey/Basketball, etc – USOC coaching certificates, or kayaking/canoe – ACA/APW. A per diem sports instructor may also have a clinical degree (DPT, PT, OT, CTRS, PTA) with a specific skill set that makes them qualified in a specific sport or recreation activity.
Key Responsibilities
Working directly with SASC program staff, plan and execute sport specific programs utilizing your area of unique expertise
Responsible for sport specific program instruction/coaching resulting in consistent, high quality program experiences
Review participant intakes with SASC staff to determine program/participant equipment needs for each program
Assess equipment is in working condition, set up prior to each programming session, as well break down and pack post session.
Facilitate appropriate training to all program volunteers and interns, as well as cross training other staff in the specific skills of the sport as needed.
Instructor will adhere to SASC program delivery standards/procedures at all events
Uses appropriate safety and risk management protocols as related to each specific program
Load and drive Spaulding vehicle and trailer to various locations of programming as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience
Education/Degree
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred:
- College degree
Experience
Required:
Prior experience working in the adaptive sports arena
Prior experience working with people with disabilities
Preferred
Certifications
Required:
Golf
United States Golf Association (USGA)
Professional Golf Association (PGA)
Tennis
United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
Adaptive Certified
Alpine Skiing
Unites States Professional Ski Instructor Assn (PSIA)
Level I – Adaptive (minimum)
Snowboarding
American Association Snowboard Instructors (AASI)
Level I – Adaptive (minimum)
Kayaking
American Canoe Association (ACA)
Adaptive Paddling Certification
Organized Sports
Unites States Olympic Committee (USOC)
Coaching Cert Level I (Minimum)
General
Certified Disability Sport Specialist (CDSS)
Level I (minimum)
Other
Clinical Designation (DPT, PT, OT, CTRS, PTA)
Sport Specific Experience
Preferred
Licensure
Required:
- Valid driver’s license with no driving violations
Preferred
Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required:
Coaching, instruction and fitness background
Knowledge of adaptive sports and ability to gain an understanding of SASC programming
Demonstrate an ability to attain knowledge of adaptive equipment
Attention to detail
Solid organizational skills, with the ability to collect waivers and programming fees as necessary
General disability awareness with adept capacity to assist with participants individual needs
Positive, professional demeanor
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work with participants of all ages and level of abilities from pediatric to geriatric
Travel required as necessary
Willingness to drive Spaulding vehicles and tow equipment to offsite locations as necessary
Preferred:
Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative and adapt to changing situations. EEO Statement:
Spaulding Rehabilitation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Primary Location : MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
Other Locations : MA-East Sandwich-SCC East Sandwich
Work Locations :
SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
300 1st Avenue
Charlestown 02129
Job : Health and Wellness
Organization : Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)
Schedule : Per Diem
Standard Hours: : 6
Shift : Day Job
Posted Shift Description: : Variable
Employee Status : Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department: : SRH Adaptive Sports
Job Posting : Sep 9, 2024
Req ID: 3304159