Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Adaptive Sports Associate
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description - Adaptive Sports Associate (3299875)Adaptive Sports Associate
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3299875
)Adaptive Sports Associate Needed for Spaulding Hospital
SummarySpaulding 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.The SASC adaptive sports programs include Cape Cod, Boston and North Shore regions. This associate position is directly overseen by a Regional Coordinator and will be a hybrid working model on Cape Cod, remote, and regional hockey locations.Key Responsibilities
Assists operationally and programmatically with regional adaptive sports programs, specifically cycling, tennis, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, and paddle boarding, under the direction of the SASC Boston Coordinator.Review participant intakes to determine program/participant equipment needs for each session. Communicate with clients directly as needed for assessments.Assure equipment is in working condition, set up prior to each programming session, as well break down and pack post session.Load and drive Spaulding vehicles and trailers to various locations of programmingPerforms other duties as assigned.PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.Education/DegreeRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Health or Adaptive Sports related field including but not limited to: Recreation Therapy (CTRS),, Athletic Training, Adaptive Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Exercise Science/physiology, kinesiology.PreferredUSA Hockey Coaching CredentialsExperienceRequiredPrior experience working with people with disabilitiesPreferredDirect experience in adapted sport programming.Prior experience working with USA HockeyLicensure/CertificationsRequiredValid driver’s license with no driving violationsAmerican Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AEDSkills
(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)RequiredCPR, First Aid, and AEDKnowledge of adaptive sport basics and ability to gain an understanding of the SASC programmingDemonstrate an ability to attain knowledge of adaptive sports equipment.Solid organizational skills, with the ability to collect waivers and programming fees as necessaryWill participate in training to gain an understanding of general disability awareness to assist with participant’s individual needsDemonstrates a positive, professional demeanorAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work with participants of all ages and level of abilities from pediatric to geriatricTravel required as necessaryWillingness to drive Spaulding vehicles and tow equipment to offsite locations as necessaryPreferred:Certified Disability Sport Specialist Certification Level IDirect experience playing and coaching hockey/sled hockeyPersonal or work experience in cycling, and/or water sportsHighly 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.Education/DegreeRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Health or Adaptive Sports related field including but not limited to: Recreation Therapy (CTRS),, Athletic Training, Adaptive Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Exercise Science/physiology, kinesiology.PreferredUSA Hockey Coaching CredentialsExperienceRequiredPrior experience working with people with disabilitiesPreferredDirect experience in adapted sport programming.Prior experience working with USA HockeyLicensure/CertificationsRequiredValid driver’s license with no driving violationsAmerican Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AEDSkills
(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)RequiredCPR, First Aid, and AEDKnowledge of adaptive sport basics and ability to gain an understanding of the SASC programmingDemonstrate an ability to attain knowledge of adaptive sports equipment.Solid organizational skills, with the ability to collect waivers and programming fees as necessaryWill participate in training to gain an understanding of general disability awareness to assist with participant’s individual needsDemonstrates a positive, professional demeanorAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work with participants of all ages and level of abilities from pediatric to geriatricTravel required as necessaryWillingness to drive Spaulding vehicles and tow equipment to offsite locations as necessaryPreferred:Certified Disability Sport Specialist Certification Level IDirect experience playing and coaching hockey/sled hockeyPersonal or work experience in cycling, and/or water sportsHighly 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.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
Primary Location
MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital BostonWork Locations
SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston300 1st AvenueCharlestown
02129Job
Job
Health and WellnessOrganization
Organization
Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)Schedule
Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours
40Shift
Shift
Day JobPosted Shift Description
Shifts and work site will be variable and will include evenings and weekends.Employee Status
Employee Status
Regular
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3299875
)Adaptive Sports Associate Needed for Spaulding Hospital
SummarySpaulding 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.The SASC adaptive sports programs include Cape Cod, Boston and North Shore regions. This associate position is directly overseen by a Regional Coordinator and will be a hybrid working model on Cape Cod, remote, and regional hockey locations.Key Responsibilities
Assists operationally and programmatically with regional adaptive sports programs, specifically cycling, tennis, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, and paddle boarding, under the direction of the SASC Boston Coordinator.Review participant intakes to determine program/participant equipment needs for each session. Communicate with clients directly as needed for assessments.Assure equipment is in working condition, set up prior to each programming session, as well break down and pack post session.Load and drive Spaulding vehicles and trailers to various locations of programmingPerforms other duties as assigned.PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.Education/DegreeRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Health or Adaptive Sports related field including but not limited to: Recreation Therapy (CTRS),, Athletic Training, Adaptive Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Exercise Science/physiology, kinesiology.PreferredUSA Hockey Coaching CredentialsExperienceRequiredPrior experience working with people with disabilitiesPreferredDirect experience in adapted sport programming.Prior experience working with USA HockeyLicensure/CertificationsRequiredValid driver’s license with no driving violationsAmerican Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AEDSkills
(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)RequiredCPR, First Aid, and AEDKnowledge of adaptive sport basics and ability to gain an understanding of the SASC programmingDemonstrate an ability to attain knowledge of adaptive sports equipment.Solid organizational skills, with the ability to collect waivers and programming fees as necessaryWill participate in training to gain an understanding of general disability awareness to assist with participant’s individual needsDemonstrates a positive, professional demeanorAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work with participants of all ages and level of abilities from pediatric to geriatricTravel required as necessaryWillingness to drive Spaulding vehicles and tow equipment to offsite locations as necessaryPreferred:Certified Disability Sport Specialist Certification Level IDirect experience playing and coaching hockey/sled hockeyPersonal or work experience in cycling, and/or water sportsHighly 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.Education/DegreeRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Health or Adaptive Sports related field including but not limited to: Recreation Therapy (CTRS),, Athletic Training, Adaptive Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Exercise Science/physiology, kinesiology.PreferredUSA Hockey Coaching CredentialsExperienceRequiredPrior experience working with people with disabilitiesPreferredDirect experience in adapted sport programming.Prior experience working with USA HockeyLicensure/CertificationsRequiredValid driver’s license with no driving violationsAmerican Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AEDSkills
(Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)RequiredCPR, First Aid, and AEDKnowledge of adaptive sport basics and ability to gain an understanding of the SASC programmingDemonstrate an ability to attain knowledge of adaptive sports equipment.Solid organizational skills, with the ability to collect waivers and programming fees as necessaryWill participate in training to gain an understanding of general disability awareness to assist with participant’s individual needsDemonstrates a positive, professional demeanorAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to work with participants of all ages and level of abilities from pediatric to geriatricTravel required as necessaryWillingness to drive Spaulding vehicles and tow equipment to offsite locations as necessaryPreferred:Certified Disability Sport Specialist Certification Level IDirect experience playing and coaching hockey/sled hockeyPersonal or work experience in cycling, and/or water sportsHighly 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.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
Primary Location
MA-Charlestown-SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital BostonWork Locations
SRH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston300 1st AvenueCharlestown
02129Job
Job
Health and WellnessOrganization
Organization
Spaulding Hospital–Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)Schedule
Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours
40Shift
Shift
Day JobPosted Shift Description
Shifts and work site will be variable and will include evenings and weekends.Employee Status
Employee Status
Regular
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