Northland Adaptive Recreation Adaptive Recreation Program Specialist

Building Location:

Miller-Dwan Foundation

Department:

2048110 MILLER DWAN FOUNDATION - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:
o Plan, coordinate, and implement community-based sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities
o Assess, gather data, and evaluate all adaptive programs
o Recruit, train, and lead volunteers and interns who work with program participants and/or assist with the organization’s operations
o Maintain participant, volunteer, and donor database
o Maintain adaptive equipment supply and inventory
o Serve as a resource to program participants, their families, volunteers and community partners
o Assist in creating marketing, program, and fundraising materials and social media posts
o Participate in events and conferences


Educational Requirements:
o Bachelor’s degree required.
o Preferred degree in in Therapeutic recreation, Recreation Management, Special Education, Adaptive Physical Education, Sports Management or related field.

Required Qualifications:
o 1 to 3 years of experience working with people with disabilities., and adaptive sports and recreational activities Experience using Microsoft Suite including TEAMSMicrosoft
Office
WordPress Experience

Preferred Qualifications:
o Experience with charitable giving and donor relationships
o Group facilitation and presentation experience
o Experience in creating Social Media posts (FACEBOOK, Instagram, Linked-In, etc.)
o Experience with database management (data entry, reports, queries)
• Certificate / Licensure
Certificate / Licensure
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
o BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support
o Minnesota or Wisconsin Driver's license

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and implement community-based sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities
• Assess, gather data, and evaluate all adaptive programs
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers and interns who work with program participants and/or assist with the organization’s operations
• Maintain adaptive equipment supply and inventory
• Serve as a resource to program participants, their families, volunteers and community partners
• Assist in creating marketing, program, and fundraising materials
• Participate in events and conferences

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic recreation, Recreation Management, Special Education, Adaptive Physical Education, Sports Management or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience working with people with disabilities, and adaptive sports and recreational activities Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with charitable giving and donor relationships
• Group facilitation and presentation experience

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support
• Minnesota or Wisconsin Driver's license

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

FTE Flex Day/Eve (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$23.06 - $34.59

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.