Adaptive Sports Associate

Mass General Brigham - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Boston, MA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Adaptive Sports Associate at Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers (SASC) plays a crucial role in facilitating adaptive sports programs for individuals of all abilities. This position involves operational and programmatic support for various activities such as cycling, tennis, kayaking, and paddle boarding, ensuring that participants have the necessary equipment and support to engage in these activities. The associate will work under the guidance of the Regional Coordinator and will operate in a hybrid model across Cape Cod and other regional locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist operationally and programmatically with regional adaptive sports programs, specifically cycling, tennis, kayaking, outrigger canoeing, and paddle boarding.
• Review participant intakes to determine program/participant equipment needs for each session.
• Communicate with clients directly as needed for assessments.
• Ensure equipment is in working condition, set up prior to each programming session, and break down and pack post-session.
• Load and drive Spaulding vehicles and trailers to various programming locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Health or Adaptive Sports related field such as Recreation Therapy, Athletic Training, Adaptive Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Exercise Science/physiology, or kinesiology.
• Valid driver's license with no driving violations.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, AED certification.

Nice-to-haves

• USA Hockey Coaching Credentials
• Certified Disability Sport Specialist Certification Level I
• Direct experience playing and coaching hockey/sled hockey
• Personal or work experience in cycling and/or water sports.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.