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Here, you'll find an incomparable community of people who embrace the outdoors, who are passionate about advancing adaptive recreation, and who lift each other up as they grow personally and in their own careers. Sound like you? Check our listings below for full-time careers and rewarding seasonal roles in Park City, Salt Lake City and Moab, Utah.
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Vaccination Policy
In accordance with National Ability Center's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, all employees, volunteers and interns are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. To protect all staff, volunteers and participants, it is strongly recommended that participants be fully vaccinated. At this time, it is not required; however, all participants and family members must follow current program COVID-19 procedures and sign the COVID waiver that outlines the risks associated with COVID-19. Our policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, federal and local health authorities, as applicable and is subject to change.
FEATURED POSITIONS
- Equestrian Instructor – Part Time
- Vehicle and Facilities Technician
- Lead Raft Guide
- Director of Human Resources
- Group Reservations and Lodging Supervisor
- Marketing and Outreach Administrative Coordinator
- Southern Utah Operations Manager
- Recreation and Adventure Program Supervisor
- Raft Guide
- Events Manager
Equestrian Instructor – Part Time
The National Ability Center seeks a passionate instructor to provide safe and high quality private and/or group horseback riding lessons to participants of all abilities. This includes conducting participant assessments, creating lesson plans, providing lessons, barn chores, schooling horses and supporting the equestrian team with the daily functions of the equestrian program.
Vehicle and Facilities Technician
Based in Moab, Utah, the Vehicle and Facilities Technician is tasked with helping maintain the National Ability Center’s vehicle fleet and facilities, as well as support raft trips as a shuttle driver. This position will work in a team environment, ensuring that the vehicle fleet is in clean and safe running order to best optimize quality program delivery. This position will support in maintenance in and around the National Ability Center’s Boat House and Guide House. A primary function of this and every job at the National Ability Center is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor of the National Ability Center receives the highest caliber of service.
Lead Raft Guide
The Lead Raft Guide position is responsible for one to five-day whitewater rafting trips on class I-V rivers for people with disabilities. The Lead Raft Guide will be responsible for leading groups of up to twenty five, while also supervising raft guides. Raft guides will work in a team to facilitate all aspects of the trip experience, including trip preparation, river guiding, facilitation of activities, environmental education, and trip de-rigging. A primary function of this and every other job at the National Ability Center is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor of the National Ability Center receives the highest caliber of service.
Director of Human Resources
The Director of HR will participate as a key executive team member through the development of a superior talent base and provide leadership in the development of a team-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, retention, development and high performance. This position is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment and employment law compliance.
Group Reservations and Lodging Supervisor
The Groups Reservations & Lodging Supervisor will be a leader in the area of group reservations and customer service. This position will oversee and supervise all aspects of groups reservations & lodging, agenda scheduling, housekeeping, room assignments and invoicing.
Marketing and Outreach Administrative Coordinator
The Outreach & Marketing Administrative Coordinator is a key administrative member of the marketing team. Through administrative, production, and support duties this role assists with the execution of the annual marketing, PR, and outreach plan to raise local, national, and international awareness of the National Ability Center brand, programs, and events.
Southern Utah Operations Manager
The Operations Manager position is a supervisory position whose responsibility is to assist the Program Manager in planning amazing, life-changing whitewater rafting trips for our participants with disabilities while also providing support and leadership for our raft guides. This position is a professional position which takes place in the program office as well as in the field. A primary function of this and every other job at the National Ability Center is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor of the National Ability Center receives the highest caliber of service.
Recreation and Adventure Program Supervisor
The NAC is seeking a passionate and experienced outdoor professional to join our Recreation and Adventure team. The Recreation and Adventure department consists of a large and dynamic team that works together to provide quality adaptive programs. The Recreation & Adventure Supervisor is an administrative and program delivery position, that focuses on program development, implementation, and supervision. Programs are offered to both individuals and groups who may be participating one time or returning on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
Raft Guide
Responsible for guiding one to five-day whitewater rafting trips on class I-III rivers for people with disabilities, Raft Guides will work in a team to facilitate all aspects of the trip experience, including trip preparation, river guiding, facilitation of activities, environmental education, and trip de-rigging. A primary function of this and every other job at the National Ability Center is to ensure that each member, guest, and visitor of the National Ability Center receives the highest caliber of service.
Events Manager
The event manager supports the growth of the National Ability Center’s programs through the successful production of fundraising events, including signature events and Guild/turn-key events, to meet and exceed the organization’s revenue goals. A primary function of this and every other job at the National Ability Center is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor of the National Ability Center receives the highest caliber of service.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for seasonal jobs or full-time positions, please view our current employment opportunities and complete the online application. You will be prompted to include a cover letter and resume.
As an equal opportunity employer, National Ability Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, and or any other basis protected by law or company policy.