YD Broward, Assistant Director/Recreational Therapy/Adaptive Sports

Position Summary:
Under the Supervision of the Senior Program Director, the Assistant Director of Recreational Therapy & Adaptive Sports has a primary impact in the overall success and effectiveness of the Adaptive Sports program, including the management, marketing, program development of adaptive activities and Special Olympics.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Ensures that program participant fees are received in timely basis and completes all purchasing within program budgets on assigned dates. Follow and maintains program budget. Monitors monthly progress/variance.
• Ensures that all programs are maintained and executed within the City of Pembroke Pines contract.
• Develops and maintains regular communication and relationships with YMCA membership staff, Pembroke Pines Personnel, families, and all other stakeholders.
• Maintains and follows established Program Quality Standards and participate in the development of these standards.
• Recruits, supervises, and provides progressive coaching to program volunteers.
• Complete all tasks related to each Special Olympics sports, including paperwork, following rules and regulations, and attending assigned practices and competitions.
• Assists in the development of Program Guide, flyers, branch and program brochures, press releases and other marketing materials necessary to promote the program within budgetary guidelines.
• Acts as a community representative to agencies such as Special Olympics, Miracle League, City of Pembroke Pines, Families, and any other community partners.
• Follows up to maintain objectives and job plans for coaches and volunteers in each sport.
• Attends all required departmental meetings including Youth Development and Pembroke Pines Family Center.
• Assists with Adaptive Sports curriculum development and implementation. Adapt sports and activities by team and individually as needed.
• Enhances inclusion programs (where applicable) through program development, design and assessment.
• Coaches a variety of recreational sports and complete Special Olympics Coach certification.
• Ensures high standards of maintenance, safety and cleanliness in facilities used by the YMCA.
• Report all incidents and accidents within 24 hours to the corporate office via email.
• Adheres to the Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting requirements which mandate by law all child care personnel to report suspicions of child abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The YMCA requires employees to follow the internal reporting procedures with the assistance of the Senior Program Directors.
• Follows system for registration at the beginning of each new program/ new season.
• Assists in program retention and growth.
• Increases City of Pembroke Pines Special Needs programs by 15-20%
• Responsible for fundraising during Annual Y Campaign.
• Any additional responsibilities established by Supervisor.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Multi-Team / Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
• The candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in recreational therapy, education, or related field, with a preference with a candidate who is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS).
• Ability to develop and maintain strong community relations.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Excellent supervisory and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal; ability to relate with individuals at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills, (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and trips is required.

Position Profile:
• Has a passion and enjoys working with children.
• Ability to stay calm during stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills.
• High level of patience.
• Has the creativity and flexibility to make every day a positive experience for participants.
• Strong leadership skills.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primarily works in an office environment, however, occasionally visits program sites.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
Will be required to drive often for meetings and other work-related duties

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to success perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
Being in good physical health with full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Occasionally requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

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