Ascendigo Autism Services · 2 months ago
Lake Sports Intern
Carbondale, Colorado, United States
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $20/hrAscendigo Autism Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder through various therapeutic and recreational programs. They are seeking a Lake Sports Intern to provide a safe and enjoyable lake experience for participants while assisting with lake activities and ensuring camper safety. The role includes working closely with campers, facilitating activities, and supporting behavior management in an outdoor environment.
AssociationCharityNon Profit
Responsibilities
Work directly with clients who have challenging behaviors that may include physical aggression toward others
Act as direct support to someone with autism through a full day of outdoor recreational
Work in an outdoor environment requires situational awareness and quick
Collaborate with Ascendigo Coaches and Interns to create sport lesson plans and goals that meet the client’s needs
Act as a teacher and advocate for clients
Accompany clients and teach clients in skill acquisition, and behavior reduction in social, community, recreation, leisure, and other program settings
Build a positive rapport with clients and facilitate FUN!
Oversee client well-being and safety in a camp setting
Work positively as a team with all Ascendigo staff members
Attend client and staff meetings and training as necessary
Communicate with staff effectively
Analyze and monitor lake sites for risk and mitigate risk
Proficient in driving speed boats
Proficient in towing athletes (wake surfers, wake boarders, water skiers, tubers)
Boat mechanical knowledge preferred
Qualification
Required
Must be age 16 or over and have legal working status
Must maintain a valid driver's license and excellent driving record
Must have a clean background check with no felonies or flags
Must provide a current CPR/First Aid certification
Applicants are required to have and use their own phone for work duties
Basic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)
Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)
Proficient in driving speed boats
Proficient in towing athletes (wake surfers, wake boarders, water skiers, tubers)
Preferred
Boat mechanical knowledge preferred
Benefits
360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.
Company
Ascendigo Autism Services
Ascendigo Autism Services is a non-profit organization that provides opportunities and growth to people across the autism spectrum.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Richardson
Chief Executive Officer
Sallie Bernard
Board Chair & Founder
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