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Adaptive Sports Tech - Cape Cod Area - ( 3285488 )

Description

Seasonal Adaptive Sports Tech - Cape Cod Area

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.

SASC adaptive sports programs are offered on Cape Cod, Boston and the North Shore. The Adaptive Sports Tech position is directly overseen by a Regional Coordinator in each region.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the SASC Regional coordinator, assists operationally and programmatically with adaptive sport and recreation programs for participants of all ages and functional abilities

• Reviews participant intakes to determine program/participant equipment needs. Communicate with SASC staff and participants directly as needed for needed information.

• Prepares, monitors, and maintains facilities and equipment for programs, including setup and clean up, ensuring facility and equipment is left in a clean and orderly fashion, enforcing rules and regulations to promote safe activity, and ensuring facility and equipment is secured and ready for use for future program needs;

• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;

• Responds to participants' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;

• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the job requirements;

• Loads and drives Spaulding vehicles and trailers to various locations of programming;

• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications

• Driving and parking vehicle with trailer attached

Licensure/Certification

Required:

• Valid driver’s license with no driving violations

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AED

Preferred:

• Certified Adaptive Recreation and Sports Specialist (CARRS)

• Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT)

• Lifeguard

• Advanced Paddling Workshop (APW)

• American Canoe Association Courses

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required:

• Knowledge of adaptive sport basics and ability to gain an understanding of the SASC programming

• Demonstrate an ability to attain knowledge of adaptive sports equipment.

• Solid organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

• Will participate in training to gain an understanding of general disability awareness in order to assist with participant’s individual needs

• Demonstrates a 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 with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines 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

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: : 1

Shift : Day Job

Employee Status : Temporary

Recruiting Department: : SRH Adaptive Sports

Job Posting : Apr 10, 2024

Req ID: 3285488