YD Broward - Assistant Director of Recreational Therapy & Adaptive Sports (CTRS), Special Needs

The YMCA of South Florida is now hiring an Assistant Director of Recreational Therapy & Adaptive Sports. Under the supervision of the Director of Recreational Therapy & Adaptive Sports, the Assistant Director of Recreational Therapy & Adaptive Sports has a primary impact in the overall success and effectiveness of the Adaptive Sports program, including management, marketing, program development of adaptive activities, and Special Olympics.

Essential Functions :

• Assist in program retention and growth.
• Develop and maintain regular communication and relationships with YMCA membership staff, Pembroke Pines Personnel, families, and all other stakeholders.
• Maintain and follow established Program Quality Standards and participate in the development of these standards.
• Recruit, supervise, and provide progressive coaching to program volunteers.
• Coach a variety of recreational sports and complete Special Olympics Coach certification.
• Complete all tasks related to each Special Olympics sports, including paperwork, following rules and regulations, and attending assigned practices and competitions.
• Act as a community representative to agencies such as Special Olympics, Miracle League, City of Pembroke Pines, Families, and any other community partners.
• Follow up and maintain objectives and job plans for coaches and volunteers in each sport.
• Attend all required departmental meetings including Youth Development and Pembroke Pines Family Center.
• Assist 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Adhere 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.

• Follow system for registration at the beginning of each new program / new season.
• Responsible for maintaining Accounts Receivable. Complete all purchasing within program budgets on assigned dates. Follow and maintains program budget.

Monitors monthly progress / variance.

• 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.
• Responsible for fundraising during Annual Y Campaign.
• Any additional responsibilities established by Supervisor.
• Ensure that all programs are maintained and executed within the City of Pembroke Pines contract.

Position Profile :

• Outgoing personality enjoys speaking to people.
• Innate desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Analytical, organized, driven by attaining results
• Comfortable with public speaking
• Emotionally mature, able to initiate, conduct and navigate difficult conversations with individuals at all a levels
• Innate ability to develop and motivate staff by setting an example, coaching, and mentoring them

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or related field, with preference with a candidate who is Certified as Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS)
• Minimum of two years of experience working with Special Needs children and / or adults,
• 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.

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.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.