Hyland Park Ski or Snowboard Inclusion Specialist

Minnetonka, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Part-time Temporary

Description

Pay: $19/hr

Summary of Job Description

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

Essential Job Duties

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

Additional Information

In addition to salary Reach for Resources offers excellent employee benefits.

Benefits may include:

Paid Time Off

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Disclaimer

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 non-disqualifying 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.

Reach for Resources Inc. Is committed to ensuring that applicants and employees with disabilities receive support. Applicants or employees must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the position; reasonable accommodation may be provided if requested by the employee.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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 childs 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 drivers 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

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of community inclusion

Group leadership experience

At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Environment: Ski hill setting; required office visit for orientation.

Schedule: Part time evening and weekend availability required. Skiing/snowboarding- Weekend mornings and afternoon some evenings December-March. Other inclusion and adaptive programs- year-round day time and evening shifts available flexible schedule

Physical demands: Position may include: Moderate lifting (up to 30lbs) sitting and standing ability to confidently downhill ski or snowboard walking/traversing an environment safely driving a vehicle verbal communication reading paper or electronic documents hearing ability to consistently use technology (laptop phone).

Salary Description

19/hr

Required Experience:

Part-time TemporaryDescriptionPay: $19/hrSummary of Job DescriptionReach 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 m...