Program Instructor - Sports and Fitness

Job Description

Job Description

  About The WOW Center

At  The WOW Center , we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive. Our culture is rooted in compassion, inclusion, and genuine joy in what we do. We don’t just teach — we empower adults with developmental disabilities to live more confidently, independently, and meaningfully within their communities. 

 

We are guided by our core values of  E mpathy, Excellence, Passion, Serving, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement — principles that shape how we support the individuals we serve, collaborate with one another, and grow as an organization every day. 

 

If you’re someone who loves uplifting others, celebrates wins big and small, and thrives in a collaborative environment, you’ll feel right at home here. 

  About the Role  

The Program Instructor – Sports and Fitness leads engaging sports, exercise, and healthy-living activities for adults with developmental disabilities, helping individuals build physical wellness, confidence, social skills, and greater independence. This role develops and adapts fitness programming to meet a variety of abilities and support needs, tracks individual goals and progress, and creates a safe, positive, and inclusive environment in the classroom, gym, multipurpose court, and community. The Instructor also supervises the Sports and Fitness Aide, collaborates closely with the WOW team, and transports individuals to community-based activities.

  Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in field related to the field of special education or equivalent experience.
• Good written and spoken communication, public relations and problem-solving skills.
  
• Able to use computer programs and other software related to classroom.
• Management and administrative skills in order to organize and execute programs.
• Consistently reliable and dependable.
  
• Able to drive 12-14 passenger van under the WOW insurance requirements.

What You’ll Do

Health, Safety, and Record Keeping  

• At all times, assure the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals served at The Wow Center and during community trips.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all individuals in the program, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. 
  

  Classroom Environment and Instructional Planning  

• Establish a positive classroom environment and routines that facilitate learning and foster interpersonal relationships.
  
• Develop and implement sports and health activities to facilitate communication, expression of emotions, physical and cognitive skills, self-awareness, and personal growth.
  
• Develop instructional plans to teach knowledge and skills to help individuals reach a higher level of independence in their households and in their community.
  
• Develop program activities that promote healthy living, exercise, and physical fitness (e.g. maintaining an appropriate weight and eating healthy foods).
  
• Develop instructional plans to teach knowledge and skills in order to help individuals live healthier lifestyles. Lesson plans must be completed on a monthly basis.
  
• Assess individual needs and provide guidance to facilitate participation in program activities, tailoring approaches to fit various group settings (both one-on-one and group).
  
• Weigh the individuals on a monthly basis and record their weights on a log.
  
• Enable individuals to explore different exercising methods.
  
• Incorporate the individual’s participation in different sports and classroom routines.
  
• Incorporate the use of the gym in classroom routines.
  
• Incorporate the multipurpose court to play sports and other exercise activities.
  
• Maintain the equipment and facilities; keep an updated inventory of equipment. 

Individual Goals  

• Develop Individual Program Plas for each individual participating in the Sports and Fitness program based on the individuals’ needs and goals.
  
• Assess the needs of the individual and provide guidance to participate in program activities.
  
• Collaborate with homeroom Instructors providing insights and feedback regarding individual progress and needs.
  
• Ensure individual tracking sheets are updated to match individual’s progress in their homeroom

Transportation and Documentation  

• Drive individuals to various community locations, ensuring safe and comfortable transportation.
• Maintain mileage and necessary documentation for transportation, ensuring all trips are logged accurately.
  
• Keep vans clean, inside and out.

  Collaboration and Communication  

• Collaborate with other The WOW Center employees to execute special activities and events throughout the year.
  
• Provide regular feedback to social services staff regarding participants’ progress in class, behavioral health, and safety concerns.
  
• Participate in IPP and Support Plan Meetings 

Why Join The WOW Center?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization centered on  inclusion, respect, and community integration  
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your work truly matters