Adaptive Sport Specialist

Great benefits. Competitive pay. We know these are some of the things people look for in a job.

If you’re the kind of person who believes that honoring and empowering our nation’s veterans is more than just a cause — that it’s a calling — then we’re ready to meet you.

When you join Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), you’re committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you, too – helping you to find that spark, ignite your passion to serve, and embark on a career with meaning and purpose.

 

At WWP™, we recognize our mission cannot be accomplished without our talented teammates, which is why we’re proud to offer benefits such as:

·       A flexible hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days’ work from home)

·       Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for both teammates AND family members

·       Competitive pay and performance incentives

·       A fun, mission-focused, and collaborative team environment

A mission that matters is just the beginning, so if you’re ready to get started, we’re ready for you.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Adaptive Sports Specialist develops and executes single-day events and multiweek programs to educate, coach, connect, and empower wounded service members in pursuit of achievement of their adaptive sport goals.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• ​​​​​Identify, screen, and recruit warriors for participation in virtual and in-person Adaptive Sports events and multiweek programs. 

• Plan, execute, and facilitate single and multiday events, providing adaptive sports resources and health-focused education to warriors with limited to no supervision from manager. 

• Assist warriors with travel, assistive technology, and equipment needs to help them achieve their adaptive sports goals.

• Collaborate with WWP Physical Health and Wellness (PH&W) team on multiday events, providing additional coaching in fitness, nutrition, mobility, sleep, and health-focused education to adaptive sports warriors.

• Collaborate with WWP PH&W team to create individualized coaching programs to help warriors achieve their adaptive sports and health and wellness goals.  

• Manage warrior participation throughout multiweek program, providing encouragement, support, and connection to resources through regular coaching sessions delivered by telephone or Zoom. 

• Develop and execute in-person events and education classes for warriors and their families. 

• Develop and facilitate virtual programming content via Zoom, Facebook Live, and other technology-based platforms.

• Identify and recommend new programming opportunities aimed at increasing interest and impact. 

• Collaborate with Adaptive Sports and PH&W teammates to develop new, innovative content and curriculum.  

• Serve as a liaison for WWP in the adaptive sports community.  Establish and maintain community relationships to build an ecosystem of adaptive sports resources for warriors. 

• Collaborate with multiple WWP departments and other key stakeholders to deliver programming and services to warriors and their families. 

• Conduct public speaking activities to raise awareness of Adaptive Sports programming.

• Maintain budgets for Adaptive Sports programming within assigned region in support of leadership. 

• Manage information within various systems, ensuring accuracy while maintaining data integrity/security, e.g., Cvent, Salesforce. 

• Utilize validated metrics to meet strategic outcomes and key performance indicators. 

• Manage multiple tasks, assignments, and functions, being comfortable in a fast-paced, innovative environment. 

• Participate in workgroups for special projects and programming initiatives as assigned. 

• Assist with onboarding and training of new teammates as needed. 

• Attend and actively participate in required training and/or meetings, including but not limited to New Teammate Orientation, WWP Cares, ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Leadership training, culture/team based training, or departmental huddles.

• Other related duties as assigned.