Lake Sports Specialist at Ascendigo

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $20-$23/hour DOECORE RESPONSIBILITIESAscendigo Lake Sports Specialists work closely with the Lake Program team to provide a safe and fun lake experience for our participants. Lake Sports Specialists constantly monitor the lake location to ensure the safety of campers and staff alike. Lake Sports specialists help the lake team facilitate lake activities with our participants including, but not limited to, driving boats, towing participants (wakeboarders, wake surfers, water skiers, and tubers), towing boats on the highway, monitoring the safety of the campers while on the boat, etc. Specialists work in proximity with our campers and may need to assist with behavior prevention & mitigation and activities of daily living such as toileting and hygiene.TASKSWork directly with clients who have challenging behaviors that may include physical aggression toward others.Act as direct support to someone with autism through a full day of outdoor recreationalWork in an outdoor environment requires situational awareness and quickCollaborate with Ascendigo Coaches and Interns to create sport lessons plans and goals that meet the clients needs.Act as a teacher and advocate for clientsAccompany and teach clients skill acquisition, and behavior reduction in social, community, recreation, leisure, and other program settingsBuild a positive rapport with clients and facilitate FUN!Oversee client well-being and safety in a campWork positively as a team with all Ascendigo staff membersAttend client and staff meetings and training as necessaryCommunicate with staff effectivelyAnalyze and monitor lake sites for risk and mitigate riskProficient in driving speed boatsProficient in towing athletes (wake surfers, wake boarders, water skiers, tubers)Able to tow loaded boat trailers on the highwaysBoat mechanical knowledge preferredIN ADDITIONMust maintain a valid drivers license and excellent driving recordMust have a clean background check with no felonies or flagsMust provide a current CPR/First Aid certificationApplicants are required to have and use their own phone for work dutiesBasic computer skills (MS Office, email, social media)Must be able to lift and move heavy objects (up to 25 pounds)DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigos mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with.Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360 compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others situations.C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.