Specialist, Recreation Programs
$50,000–$55,000 year
RemoteCalifornia, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead various Recreation Programs across the nation by planning initiatives like Summer Camps and Family Weekends, recruiting and retaining volunteers, and executing programming that adheres to national guidelines and risk management policies. Manage the program queue, procure medical and program supplies within budget, and maintain accurate information in Community Databases while participating in focus groups to develop recruitment and logistics strategies. Collaborate with internal teams, facility staff, and vendors to ensure consistent, impactful experiences for participants, actively contributing to evaluations and trainings to improve best practices. Represent MDA in all interactions to reflect the organization's mission. Flexible schedule with responsibilities potentially outside standard business hours; available for several weeklong programs and occasional weekends from May through September.
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of experience leading recreation or community focused programming
- Flexible schedule, responsibilities may fall outside of standard business hours
- Available to travel in-state and out- of-state for several weeklong programs (May - September) and occasional weekends throughout the year
- Hold a valid Driver's License
- Able to stand, walk and sit; Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift over 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Recreation or related field preferred
- Experience in developing and facilitating programs for youth and families, including a demonstrated history of improving programs and increasing participation from the community
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to effectively communicate with and develop relationships with internal and external partners
- Skilled in working both independently and within a team framework
- Able to manage multiple programs simultaneously, with strong organization and attention to detail
- Must be reliable, accountable, and professional
- Self-motivated, mindful of opportunities, growth mindset, and willingness to learn
- Certification in First Aid, CPR, AED strongly preferred
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