Adaptive Inclusive Sports Intern

Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Intern Position Description

Part Time

$17.00/Hr

Department Overview

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 parks and recreation partners to provide adaptive recreation inclusion and training services to their community members.

Job Summary

The Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Intern at Reach for Resources will work closely with the recreation team to provide support and services to children with disabilities and their families for sports programs. The intern will be responsible for supporting children with disabilities in typical sports settings facilitating adaptive sports (bowling softball basketball pickleball soccer) and providing administrative support for these programs.

What is Inclusion

Having the same choices and opportunities as others

Being accepted for who you are

Providing the necessary adaptations and modifications as needed for all to have a successful experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with the parks and recreation staff by providing paraprofessional support at sports programs including but not limited to: soccer dance tball basketball downhill ski/snowboard lessons ice skating lessons swimming and more!

Facilitate adaptive sports programs (sports offered depend on the season)

Provide administrative assistance such as designing and ordering team jerseys printing rosters sending email reminders and monitoring weather for weather cancellations

Provide ongoing communication and feedback to program supervisors

Share ideas for future program improvement

Complete needed paperwork and trainings in a timely fashion

Learn and utilize many different behavior management strategies to help all participants be successful

Assist in designing a stretch routine or drills for practices

Assist in communication of inclusion plans with families

Coordinate volunteers who can assist with coaching opportunities

Benefits

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities by providing them with inclusive and enriching athletic experiences.

Expand your skills and knowledge in recreation inclusion practices and working with diverse populations.

Enjoy the opportunity to work in beautiful natural settings across the Twin Cities metro area.

Join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to promoting recreation and emotional wellbeing

If youre passionate about the sports inclusion and empowering youth of all abilities to stay active and connect with nature we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Required Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program in social work psychology education or a related field

Experience working with children with disabilities

Knowledge of disability services and inclusion practices

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Creative problem solving skills

Must have current drivers license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Additional Information

Reach for Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age nondisqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.

To Apply

Please complete the online application on the Employment page of our website and upload your resume Description