Website Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled dba Arizona Disa Arizona Disabled Sports
Let no one sit on the sidelines!
Position Program Manager
Status Part-Time to Full-Time
Benefits Health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off and cell phone stipend
included for full-time employees.
Primary Objectives
The main objective for the Program & Volunteer Coordinator is to ensure the sports and recreation activities conducted by Arizona Disabled Sports and those in conjunction with the City of Mesa Parks & Recreation are of the utmost quality and value to athletes with physical and developmental disabilities as well as visual impairments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience working with people with physical and/or visual impairments in a sports setting; knowledge of adaptive opportunities and equipment available for people with physical and/or visual impairments; excellent public relations skills; strong oral and written communications skills; planning, organization, leadership and problem-solving skills; ability to exercise independent judgement and take initiative; computer skills; exceptional ability to work cooperatively with others and create a positive, constructive relationship with staff, partners and the general public.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s) Required: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Parks & Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Sports Management, or similar degree program. A minimum of two to three years of part-time experience performing recreation programming job duties is required.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification is required by the first date of employment.
Desired Qualification(s): Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification (NCTRC) or the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). Membership in the Arizona State Therapeutic Recreation Association (ASTRA) or Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA). Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and experience working in the field of adaptive recreation is preferred.
Special Requirement(s): Must possess a valid Arizona Drivers’ License by hire date.
Distinguishing Features
The Program Manager is to ensure all adaptive sports programs are executed effectively. While the primary work location resides at the Broadway Recreation Center, the Program Manager must be available to oversee sports and recreation programs within normal business hours and on evenings and weekends, when applicable. The Program Manager will be required to drive a truck and pull a trailer for weekly adaptive programs.
Note: Potential Employees will submit to a background check including, but not limited to, E-Verify, fingerprinting, and social media review.
Please submit cover letter, resume and references.
Adaptive sports and recreation for individuals with all types of disabilities
59 East Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85210 480.835.6273 www.ArizonaDisabledSports.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $36,000.00 – $42,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
To apply for this job email your details to carol@arizonadisabledsports.com