Buddy Up For Life, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Program Director
Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Part-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expBuddy Up for Life (BUFL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome through innovative Athletic and Life Skills programs. The Program Director will oversee the development and execution of Life Skills programs, ensuring effective management of instructors and curriculum to enhance the learning experience for students.
Wellness and Fitness Services
Responsibilities
Manage the ongoing execution of Life Skills programs and serve as a manager to 10 Life Skills instructors; Develop and maintain program calendar, coordinate instructor schedule, manage student and volunteer attendance, secure class space with partner facilities across the Columbus, OH Metropolitan area, etc
Attend select classes to observe curriculum execution for program development purposes; serve as substitute instructor as needed
Collaborate with Curriculum Director to update and refine existing Life Skills curricula, evaluation tools, and training materials based on instructor feedback, participant response, best practices, and industry trends
Lead training programs for Life Skills instructors at the start of program sessions three times a year (August, January, and June); solicit feedback / industry best practices and iterate training curricula accordingly
Partner with Executive Director and Community Relations Director to support special events with student participation to include Life Skills classes with potential and existing sponsors or corporate partners, Annual Benefit Gala and Open House
Support cross-functional efforts to recruit and retain Volunteer Buddies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
Minimum 4-6 years of related experience in Special Education
Experience working with individuals with Down syndrome and their families
Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbally, to differentiate stakeholder groups including individuals with Down syndrome, parents, instructors, volunteers, community partners, etc
Experience leading and managing multiple individuals and adaptive programs
Proficiency in Google Workspace or willingness to learn
Must consent to and pass a criminal background check
Located in / willingness to work in Columbus, OH area
Company
Buddy Up For Life, Inc.
Innovative and community based nonprofit impacting the lives of individuals with Down syndrome by.
Founded in 2008Columbus, Ohio
2-10 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase