Ice Skating Inclusion Specialist (Seasonal, Winter)
Department Overview
Reach for Resources is a nonprofit agency based out of Minnetonka, Minnesota. We provide recreation, education, case management, advocacy, counseling, and health programs to individuals with disabilities living in the Minneapolis western metro area. Our recreation department contracts with western suburban county and city park and recreation departments to provide adaptive recreation, inclusion and training services to their community members.
Job Summary
Attend specified ice skating lessons in Brooklyn Park, St. Louis Park, or other locations, to assist children with intellectual disabilities or behavior needs to learn skills related to ice skating. Assist individuals in accessing local programs and reaching their maximum potential for successful inclusion in the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the city parks and recreation staff by acting as an assistant coach, program leader, or instructor
- Assisting and interacting with other kids in the program as well as the child that is receiving the 1:1 assistance
- Providing extra assistance for the child with a disability, teaching strategies to coaching staff, communicating with parents and other children, and seeking out information from the parks and recreation staff to ensure maximum involvement
- Completing inclusion paperwork
Additional Information
Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nondisqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
To Apply
Please complete the online application on the Employment page of our website, https://www.reachforresources.org/employment/, and upload your resume and cover letter. Send your references via email to the Director of Adaptive Recreation & Inclusion, Emily Orr.
Reach for Resources
Attn: Emily Orr
5900 Green Oak Dr Suite 303
Minnetonka, MN 55343
eorr@reachforresources.org
Fax: 952-229-4468
www.reachforresources.org
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person
