Adaptive and Inclusive Activities Coach na Greater Missoula Family YMCA

Description

Job Title: Adaptive and Inclusive Activities Coach 

Wage: $16.00/hour

Status: Part time 

Hours: 3-6 Hours per Week - Wednesday &Thursday 3:15-4:45pm

Reports to: Director of Sports and Activities

Probation: Subject to a 12-month introductory (probationary) period

 Supervises and leads our Adaptive Group Fitness class on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm and our weekly Adult Adaptive bowling club on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 pm 

The Adaptive and Inclusive Activities Coach is responsible for leading group adaptive sports and fitness

activities for adults with intellectual disabilities at the Missoula Family YMCA. This coach position will

supervise and facilitate our adult adaptive Bowling Club on Thursday afternoons. They will be responsible

for leading a weekly group fitness class at the Y that includes games, sports, and group fitness activities.

The Adaptive and Inclusive activities coach will also supervise a quarterly group outing for the

participants.

The Adaptive and Inclusive Activities Coach must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique

challenges of a non-profit, community service organization and have the flexibility to work in a constantly

changing environment. Works with limited supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to the mission of the YMCA at all times and implements the Y Core Values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Arrive early to welcome participants and their caregivers and stay until all participants have left
• Lead planned activities and demonstrate specific sport and fitness skills to the participants
• Plan and organize lessons and activities
• Ensure participants are active as possible during the programs 
• Communicates effectively with staff, parents, supported living staff, teachers, paraeducators, participants, students and volunteers
• Manage participant behaviors proactively with consistent expectations and positive redirection
• Build genuine relationships with participants, learn their names, and maintain a welcoming environment with people from all walks of life.
• Encourage participants in social adjustments, desirable habits and attitudes, and individual achievements
• Know and enforce YMCA emergency procedures and safety regulations in order to ensure member and program participant safety.
• Operate YMCA vehicles safely and efficiently, following all relevant laws, policies, and procedures
• Clean and maintain office spaces, closets, buses and surrounding areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Required: CPR & First Aid Certification & Child Abuse Prevention Training – can be obtained at the YMCA

Required: Valid driver's license with insurable drivers record – required to drive Y vehicles.

Preferred: Experience working with adults and children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or coursework in subject related to community health, or physical

fitness.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Professional demeanor, presenting a clean, well-groomed appearance
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, high degree of tact required
• Interpret and enforce all safety and health regulations
• Ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to build genuine relationships with participants and maintain a welcoming environment with people from all walks of life
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work enthusiastically with constantly changing priorities
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to create and maintain positive relationships and work with a diverse group of individuals
• Must be able to work autonomously and with limited supervision within the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle conflicts in a timely and professional manner
• Must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to communicate clearly to all participants, parents, care givers members and company personnel
• Ability to attend all trainings and meetings as required, even if scheduled outside normal working or regular scheduled hours
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds
• Frequently requires bending, leaning, kneeling, lifting and walking

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-

focused and welcoming of all

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires

and builds commitment to the Y’s cause

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that

support diversity and inclusion

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (staff, volunteers, members program

participants) formally and informally to achieve their highest potential.