JOB OPPORTUNITIES / VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The professional staff of the National Ability Center is well educated in their areas of expertise, and bring years of experience to their positions. Instructors are professionally trained and certified. Instructors with disabilities are used in many aspects of the programs to serve as role models for our participants. In addition, instructors are assisted by interns from university therapeutic recreation and special education programs. Augmenting our professional staff are Adult and Peer Partners who attend experiential training clinics where they are instructed on the proper use and maintenance of adapted equipment, and topics relating to specific issues and needs of individuals with disabilities.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The National Ability Center is always seeking qualified volunteers to help with our program and administrative needs. The Center holds volunteer trainings on a regular basis, as well. To protect the safety of our participants, background checks are required for all volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to volunteer@DiscoverNAC.org or call 435.649.3991.

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• Click here to download a Volunteer Application
  

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

College students gain experience using the information they have learned in the classroom, learn more about their field of study, and gain real world job experience working for a non-profit organization. Students may be currently enrolled or recent graduates (within last 4 years). Most intern positions are 3 or 4 months, full time. Some can be part time for 5 to 6 months. Some positions are weekday only, some may require weekend work.

See the individual position descriptions for further information about days and length of time for that internship. Interns must have a valid driver's license and will require background checks. Knowledge of common computer programs (Word, Access or Excel) may be required for some positions. A stipend of (for full time Recreation Therapy interns) may be available.

Internship Positions:

• Project ECEA Internship (Mexico)
• Day Camp Management
• Water Sports Program
• Equestrian Programs
• Volunteer Management
• Equine and Facility Management
• Marketing & Outreach
• Non-Profit Management
• Recreation Management
• Ski & Snowboard Program
• The Mission Continues Fellowship

Coach Internship: (for individuals 16-22 with a disability)

• Coach Program Internship

Recreation Therapy Positions:

• Recreation Therapy Internship
• Recreation Therapy Manual
• Recreation Therapy FAQ

Internship Application

If you are interested in an internship with our program, please send us a copy of the application along with a cover letter and current resume. Describe in a cover letter which internship you want to apply for, how this internship will benefit your career and the period of time you will be available.

Application material will be sent to Attn: Sarah Jones by email, volunteer@discovernac.org or mail P.O. Box 682799, Park City, Utah 84068.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.