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Manager Adaptive Sports Program - Full Time

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab

Manager Adaptive Sports Program - Full Time

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    GENERAL SUMMARY

    The Manager, Sports and Recreation Programs will organize and direct the operations and activities of SRAlab Sports and Recreation Programs. The Manager is responsible for efficiently managing workflow, scheduling and coverage for and supervision of the Sports and Recreation Program staff.

    The Manager, Sports and Recreation Programs will consistently demonstrate support of the SRAlab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

    The Manager, Sports and Recreation Programs will demonstrate SRAlab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

     

    PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

    THE MANAGER, SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS WILL:

    1. Actively participate in the design and development of individualized programs for Sports and Recreation Program Services participants. Manager will serve as the primary staff liaison to participants and family members regarding Sports and Recreation Program Services program issues.
    2. Act as the primary liaison between the SRAlab Sports and Recreation Program Services Programs and funders / donors and outside sports and recreation program services.
    3. Analyze and establish priorities, assigning and distributing workload through scheduling.
    4. Monitor performance to ensure proper coverage of programs and the efficient completion of assigned tasks and projects.
    5. Interview, hire, train, supervise schedules, assign work to and evaluate the performance of the SRAlab Sports and Recreation Program Services staff, interns and volunteers.
    6. Perform basic to complex bookkeeping functions, including assisting in the development of the annual budget and monitoring assigned expense and income accounts including tracking, investigating, reporting and resolving variances.
    7. Research and develop systems and procedures for program record keeping, retrieval and reporting about SRAlab Sports and Recreation Program Services activities. Prepare complex activity reports for guidance of management.
    8. Develop, review and update departmental/operating group policies relevant to assigned responsibilities. Interpret and direct staff to appropriate policy and procedural resources. Set and model department/operating group standards for behavior and productivity.
    9. Oversee basic preventative maintenance on sports and recreational equipment and maintain sports and recreation related supplies including repairs, selection and replacement of all equipment.
    10. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.

     

    REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

    1. Reports directly to the Director, Allied Health

     

     

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

    1. Bachelor’s Degree in related field required, Master’s Degree Preferred, and two to three years of experience including supervision of staff.
    2. CPR certification required, ACLS desirable
    3. Ability to lead and guide SRAlab Sports and Recreation Program Services for individuals with physical disability.
    4. Prior knowledge and training in the area of sports and recreation program services with the disabled population a plus.
    5. Ability to exercise independent judgment in assigned area of responsibility.
    6. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact on a daily basis with internal and external customers and ability to direct staff.
    7. Ability to analyze and interpret data in order to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of internal and external customers. Ability to write reports, general business, and research correspondence.
    8. Analytical ability needed to prepare complex financial, budget and other reports, and other pertinent documents and department records.
    9. Advanced organizational skills necessary to efficiently prioritize and complete a variety of tasks and provide leadership.
    10. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

     

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

     

    SRAlab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care