Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 21, 2025

Department:

31601510 CKRI Adaptive Sports and Rec

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

< 7 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Weekly hours range from 15-20 hours per week depending on the time of year and which programs the position is responsible.

Working hours include evenings and weekends.

Depending on the program, this may include possible travel to events/clinics locally.

Opportunity for continued work for Fall/Winter season.

Spring/Summer – Adaptive Cycling/Waterskiing:

This position will organize weekly bike rides on various trails throughout the Twin Cities. Participants and volunteers ride primarily on asphalt-paved designated bike trails throughout the Twin Cities and suburbs. Ride at your own pace with a volunteer instructor. Some riders may bike up to 20-25 miles per ride by the end of the season. Adaptive waterskiing at lakes around the Twin Cities Metro area. Waterskiing is a perfect sport for adaptive equipment that offers individuals with mobility, visual or other impairments the joys and benefits of watersports. Adaptive devices, including sit skis, accommodate various levels of ability. 

Fall/Winter – Adaptive Ski/Snowboard:

Courage Kenny Ski & Snowboard offers one-to-one instruction in adaptive skiing and snowboarding techniques that accommodate people with a variety of disabilities. Downhill skiing and snowboarding lessons are available for beginner to advanced skiers and snowboarders. This position works closely with volunteer instructors who specialize in teaching skiing and snowboarding with the use of adaptive equipment to ski or ride.

Job Description:

Provides oversight to seasonal community based sports and recreation programs for the disabled community. Coordinates programs, plans events and attends competitions or tournaments. Builds partnerships with participants, families and the community by attending fundraising events or presenting at conferences.

Principle Responsibilities

Oversight of program operations.Provide direction and assist with training volunteers within industry standards in risk management procedures.Maintain accurate and organized files, including attendance.Work with the Program Coordinator to execute onsite logistics.Must be willing to travel to program site including competitions and tournaments as scheduled.Supervise and communicate with volunteers consistently.Ensure safety, fun and learning is a top priority.Provide feedback, input and support for other program initiatives.Carries out and reports site specific crises/emergency plan at program.Program coordination and event planning.Assist Program Coordinator with the development of program curriculum, risk management plan, implement, and evaluate, all programs to ensure best practices delivery of all sport and recreation programs.Consistently use the program planner to ensure all aspects of the program are documented.Provide ongoing support to special events as assigned.Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all special events consistent with department needs.Integrate planning process with appropriate team members.Community building & partnerships.Serve as a resource to participants, their families, volunteers, community partners and internally by providing information and advocacy for sports and recreation programs and services.Maintain communication and relationship development with site specific professionals, media and community at large to promote services.Present at conferences, colleges, community events as necessary.Attend fundraising special events.Participate in program publicity opportunities through media interviews.Identify and communicate potential leads or developments which have potential to lead to further support of the program.Maintain program equipment.Assist in identifying the potential in current and new volunteers.Prepare volunteers to be safe, effective and knowledgeable instructors and coaches to meet the needs of the program.Assist with training volunteers, interns and communicate pertinent information.Rounding program outcomes that involve volunteers back to Program Coordinator and ensuring the relationship is strengthened.Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred2 to 5 years in working alongside persons with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in adaptive physical education, therapeutic recreation, special education, sports management or related field

Licenses/Certifications

Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

Light Work:Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $19.18 to $26.12 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. 

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Paid Caregiver Leave

Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)

Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable

Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.