Program Manager

Adaptive Sports Northwest (ASNW) is in search of our next Program Manager! Are you passionate, driven, organized, and enjoy working with people? Do you have experience working with people with disabilities, or have lived experience? Apply today to Team ASNW and support adaptive sports and recreation programs in the Portland area and beyond. 

The Adaptive Sports Program Manager will be responsible for managing recreational and competitive sport programs for people with physical and visual disabilities. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Manager will develop, support and grow adult and youth adaptive sports & recreational opportunities in line with the established strategic plan and initiatives of the nonprofit organization. The Program Manager will promote the mission and vision of ASNW in the community through networking with individuals, athletes, organizations and other entities to promote and enhance opportunities, and work collaboratively with community members and partners to grow adaptive sports in Oregon/SW Washington. This position will participate both in direct service (attending practices, providing equipment fittings, coordinating tournaments, etc) as well as administrative and logistical operations of the organization.  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Adaptive Sports Programs

• Maintain and enhance current adaptive sports programs, including but not limited to wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, kayaking, goalball, track & field, swimming, sitting volleyball, power soccer, and handcycling.

• Ensure that ASNW is providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces for people with physical disabilities and visual impairments from a wide range of backgrounds and identities. 

• Communicate with teams and athletes regarding practices, tournaments, policies, and organizational expectations.

• Recruit, train, and maintain communication with volunteers, including coaches, ongoing volunteers, event volunteers, and interns from various programs and degrees. 

• Assist with administrative tasks, including but not limited to: database management, memberships, equipment loans, marketing and flyers, scheduling, managing team travel, practice facility securement, and other logistics that arise. 

• Attend, plan and prepare for ASNW annual events, including but not limited to: wheelchair basketball, rugby and goalball tournaments’, adaptive sports clinics, and other community events that promote ASNW. 

• Collaborate with coaches to help with team logistics as needed by the teams.

• Manage and maintain program equipment inventory, including fitting athletes to equipment and providing ongoing oversight of equipment allocation, maintenance, and repairs. 

• Understand and follow best practices in the field of adaptive sports and recreation, including safety and risk management practices. 

Adaptive Sports Development & Organizational Growth

• Work as a staff team to assist with the development of current and future programming.

• Responsible for providing quality programming and enhancing participant growth of current sports. 

• Identify potential growth areas and assist with coordinating sports clinics and workshops to develop new or existing sport and recreation programs.

• Outreach to athletes in the community and region to participate in programs; work with local, regional and national inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and clinics, including Recreational Therapy programs, Occupational and Physical Therapists with a focus to develop new or existing sports and programs.

• Develop and maintain connections with rehabilitation clinics and other disability groups to increase ASNW athlete base and participation and to educate new athletes on sports opportunities.

• Identify and procure necessary equipment needed for functional, safe and consistent performance of adaptive sports programming. 

• Participate in updating policies and procedures and communicate changes and updates to stakeholders. 

• Attend board of directors’ meetings (as needed) and communicate periodical updates regarding programming.

• Assist Executive Director in building, managing, and reporting on individual sport and program related budgets including expenses and revenue. 

• Maintain programming funds within the allowable boundaries of the budget on a quarterly and annual basis. 

Status

• Year round, full time, 40 hours per week preferred. Willing to negotiate hours per week or month for the ideal candidate. 

• Desired start date: January 15th, 2024

Salary

• $52,000 starting annual salary for those who meet the minimum education and experience. Salary negotiable based on years of experience. At this time, salary will not exceed $62,000 annually. 

Benefits

• Paid federally recognized holidays

• Monthly health insurance stipend

• 2 weeks annual vacation time for 40 hour employees

• Flexible schedule outside of program needs

• Paid Family Medical and Sick leave based on Oregon law