Essentia Health

Northland Adaptive Recreation Adaptive Recreation Program Specialist

Essentia Health  •  United States (Hybrid)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Building Location:

Miller-Dwan Foundation

Department:

2048110 MILLER DWAN FOUNDATION - SMDC HOSPKey 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 - $34.59Employee 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.

Essentia Health

About Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Duluth, MN
Year Founded
Unknown
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