Adaptive Sports Coordinator

Adaptive Sports Coordinator Job Description 

Location: Westminster, Colorado 

Classification: Full-Time  

Reports To: Program Director

Overview 

The Adaptive Sports Coordinator is an integral member of the Adaptive Adventures program team, helping plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality adaptive recreation programs. Activities include cycling, climbing, kayaking, paddleboarding, dragon boat racing, skiing, hiking and other outdoor adventures. This role also helps foster the positive, empowering, and inclusive culture that defines Adaptive Adventures and reports directly to the Program Director.

Adaptive Adventures is seeking an Adaptive Sports Coordinator based at our headquarters in Westminster, Colorado. The position will support and lead ongoing programs throughout Colorado, with occasional travel to deliver programs in communities across the country. This is an in-person role with a varied schedule that reflects the nature of recreation programming, including evenings and weekends.

General Responsibilities Include the Following:

  Program Planning and Operations

• Collaborates with the National Program Managers and fellow Adaptive Sports Coordinators (known as the Program Team) on establishing program-specific goals and objectives; including identifying, developing and implementing program opportunities in cycling, climbing, kayaking paddleboarding, dragon boat racing, and skiing.
• Works with the Program Team to determine necessary resources, including program supplies, venue, participant marketing and volunteers.
• Implements Adaptive Adventures program delivery procedures at all events as detailed in the pre-event, event delivery and post-event procedures.
• Assists in identifying and cultivating volunteers to successfully meet the needs of the program.
• Assists in the provision of appropriate training to all program volunteers and interns.
• Ensures programs are delivered effectively to all participants.
• Assists the Program Team in the program planning process including calendar postings, volunteer recruitment, equipment loading, participant recruitment, communication with partner staff and venue setup.
• Assists the Program Team in program delivery including registration, risk management and safety, volunteer management, adaptive sport delivery and venue tear down.
• Assists the Program Team in post-event duties including storage and unloading of equipment, data entry, reporting and follow up with participants, volunteers and other community members as necessary.
• Implements appropriate safety and risk management protocols as related to specific programs.
• Ensures all essential program equipment is available and in good working order for events. This includes securing additional equipment and when necessary, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Assists in actively recruiting participants for programs utilizing all of the resources available, human and technological, to maximize event participation.
• Provides direct client services, support and instruction in all programs as needed.
• Works cohesively with the Adaptive Adventures Team to contribute to a dynamic work environment and exceptional program delivery.
• Follows policies and procedures as defined by Adaptive Adventures manuals.
• Reports concerns and issues directly to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Adaptive Adventures.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates may have experience in one or more of the following: adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise and/or sports science, physical medicine and rehab or outdoor recreation guiding.
• Prior knowledge and experience in adaptive sports is preferred but not required. 
• Seeking a high-energy leader and engaging individual.
• Willingness to perform manual labor loading and unloading trailers in hot weather conditions.
• Willingness to work a varied schedule consistent with recreation programs including evenings and occasional weekends.
• Has the ability to lead and to also respectfully follow when appropriate.
• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize projects enhancing workflow using independent judgment in making decisions that affect day to day operations of Adaptive Adventures.
• Has the ability to work with a variety of different people including potential sponsors, event managers, volunteers, participants with special needs, Board of Directors and program staff.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Environment: The position requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Inside conditions are consistent with office-related responsibilities
• Outside conditions are consistent to outdoor adaptive recreation programming
• Physical: The position requires the employee to be able to bend, twist and at times lift a minimum of 100lbs.
• Inside physical requirements are consistent with office filing and organization as well as indoor storage of program supplies and equipment
• Outside physical requirements are consistent with outdoor adaptive recreation programming and potential assistance of participant transfers

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified.

Salary range: $58,000 - $60,000

Additional benefits include a generous and flexible time-off policy, a 401k with company match, 100% company paid premium health insurance with options for dental and vision, a monthly cell phone stipend, company paid life insurance policy, paid professional education and related travel expenses, paid certifications and professional fees. 

To Apply: 

Please send a resume and cover letter to admin@adaptiveadventures.org. In your cover letter, please include a description of outdoor recreation you participate in, if you have experience working with individuals with physical disabilities and your favorite adventure and why.