What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adaptive Bike Program Coordinator position at Jewish Family Service of Colorado?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities? Join JFS as our Adaptive Bike Program Coordinator to spearhead a grant-funded initiative in Douglas County to design, launch, and manage a program to empower adults with developmental disabilities in cycling and recreation. In this role, you will foster partnerships with county recreation centers, schools, and community organizations to identify a program location and create weekly schedules for the Bicycle Basics and Trail Riding programs. You will supervise and mentor an Activity Specialist, volunteers, and program participants. If you're an enthusiastic collaborator with a love for cycling, a passion for supporting adults with IDD, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity, we want you on our team!
Enjoy our 37.5-hour work week!
Salary: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded over 150 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.
JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 19 paid holidays, and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
$25-$29 per hour
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:
Are you passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities? Join JFS as our Adaptive Bike Program Coordinator to spearhead a grant-funded initiative in Douglas County to design, launch, and manage a program to empower adults with developmental disabilities in cycling and recreation. In this role, you will foster partnerships with county recreation centers, schools, and community organizations to identify a program location and create weekly schedules for the Bicycle Basics and Trail Riding programs. You will supervise and mentor an Activity Specialist, volunteers, and program participants. If you're an enthusiastic collaborator with a love for cycling, a passion for supporting adults with IDD, and a commitment to fostering inclusivity, we want you on our team!
Enjoy our 37.5-hour work week!
Salary: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Establish positive relationships with the Douglas County recreational centers and schools.
- Coordinate bike storage and indoor riding options during inclement weather with recreation centers and/or schools.
- Design and implement bicycle basics and trail riding courses, including curriculum development.
- Assist with the procurement of adaptive bikes and equipment for the program.
- Collaborate with marketing efforts targeting Douglas County and consult with Case Managers at Developmental Pathways.
- Partner with the JFS volunteer team to establish volunteer criteria.
- Supervise the Adaptive Bike Program Activity Specialist, participants and volunteers.
- Provide guidance and feedback for successful program implementation.
- Cultivate connections between participants and the broader Colorado cycling community.
- Develop pre- and post-assessments for bicycle skills, safety, physical health, and social connections to present data-based outcomes.
- Provide monthly status reports regarding the Bicycle Basics and Trial Riding programs.
- Create satisfaction surveys for participants, family members, providers, and volunteers to gather program feedback.
- Coordinate paperwork, documentation, and billing with the Intake & Program Specialist.
- Review grant budgets weekly with the Director of Disability Services to ensure accurate fund allocation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Agency Overview: JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.
Founded over 150 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, and disability services. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services all from one organization. We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.
JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 19 paid holidays, and a generous leave program. JFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in adaptive and/or therapeutic recreation, physical education, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of two years experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, combined with knowledge and experience of bicycle and adaptive bike usage in recreation settings preferred.
- Adaptive sports or recreational program coordination experience is a plus.
- A minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
- Other:
- Able to lift 40 pounds to perform necessary physical tasks, such as assisting participants and carrying supplies and equipment (bikes).
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and perform push/pull motions to perform required tasks, such as moving light supplies and equipment, picking up materials, etc.
- Able to grasp or hold items to perform necessary tasks, such as handling program materials and supplies, moving items, etc.
- Must possess a current and valid Colorado driver’s license and maintain automobile insurance.
- CPR, Standard First Aid, and AED certifications or willingness to obtain before program commencement.
- Proficient in computer skills, documentation, and database management.
- Must have own transportation.
$25-$29 per hour
Salary : $25 - $29
