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Greater Somerset County YMCA · 3 months ago

Adaptive Programming Coordinator

Basking Ridge, NJ

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Adaptive Programming Coordinator will support the Somerset Hills branch by overseeing adaptive programs, ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and physical disabilities. Responsibilities include planning events, collaborating with community partners, and assisting with adaptive lessons.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Plan, oversee, and expand adaptive programs, including fitness, arts, music, cooking, and social events, ensuring diverse and engaging experiences, including fitness classes, art workshops, music appreciation sessions, cooking classes, monthly social events, Adaptive Day Program, Saturdays in Motion, Adaptive Fitness, Danceabilities, Musical Me, and Adaptive Sports Classes

Provide guidance to individuals with developmental, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities to foster a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where participants feel empowered to explore new activities and build confidence

Plan organized events such as movie nights, paint and sip sessions, bingo games, and more

Adapt activities and teaching methods to accommodate the unique needs and abilities of each participant, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience for all

Identifies and seeks new opportunities for forming collaborations and offering programs and support services. Works closely with these community partners that serve the special needs population to ensure that efforts are not duplicated and to identify and maximize on synergies between programs

Assists others with creatively implementing new programs and initiatives that cater to the special needs population

Works with Development department to make recommendations for grant applications

Addresses member concerns, directs members to program areas or instruction needs

Collaborate and support the overall Youth Development team

Responsible for marketing related to dance programs along with the GSC YMCA marketing team

Assists with adaptive lessons by instructing and ensuing proper level placement of participants, ensuring continued quality of programs by assisting with training and consistency of staff in accordance with YMCA standards

Fill in for instructors as needed

Performs other duties as assigned and during shift down time

Qualification

Special EducationApplied Behavioral AnalysisDisabilitiesOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

A Bachelors in Special Education, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Therapy, a related field OR equivalent experience working with special needs individuals

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with people of all abilities in a compassionate and respectful manner

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously

Preferred

Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred

Company

Greater Somerset County YMCA

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other.

Founded in 1873