Employment: Fitness InstructorJob Description Fitness Instructor Immediate Supervisor: E4L Program Director Position Description: (1) To facilitate a course in fitness and exercise for adults with Down syndrome. Responsibilities will include training, instruction, and coaching. (2) To carry out the mission of the Education for Life program, which is to empower adults with Down syndrome to be as self-sufficient as possible in life, work, and relationships by providing opportunities for academic, social, vocational, personal, and creative growth. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. (can be flexible) Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field or a combination of training and experience in a closely related field. Experience in an adult setting with an emphasis on activity-based approaches that includes differentiation for persons with a broad range of disabilities or a combination of training and experience in a closely related field. Training and/or experience in classroom management, differentiated instruction, curriculum and special education. An interest in and desire to work with adults with Down syndrome in a fitness setting.Essential Responsibilities: Provide the expertise, knowledge, and skills necessary to organize and conduct the daily activities of a fitness course. Supervise and coach participants during the program day (including lunchtime) and during other scheduled activities/events as assigned. Serve as a role model for and coach participants in understanding and exhibiting appropriate behaviors in all settings. Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to safety, instruction and classroom management. Assist with designing, developing, and implementing age and ability appropriate instruction and activities that utilize resources, equipment, materials, and instructional strategies that are most effective for teaching fitness and which engage and motivate participants to learn and develop. Assist with developing, teaching, modeling, and reviewing clear and concise rules, routines, procedures and expectations. Assess individual levels of functioning to determine appropriate programming, instruction and training and provide differentiated instruction based on each individual's level of functioning and preferred learning modalities. Attend in-service and staff meeting(s) as required to aid effective planning and programming. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with families, guardians, and caregivers to support and improve participants' performance and development. Establish and maintain a positive and respectful environment within the classroom and throughout the program and be a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff. Supervise program assistants and support staff as assigned. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other program staff.Other Workplace Expectations: Work effectively with people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior and speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to program participants and staff. Perform other duties not specifically identified, which may be directly or indirectly related to the position, as assigned.Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Job Description Fitness Instructor Immediate Supervisor: E4L Program Director Position Description: (1) To facilitate a course in fitness and exercise for adults with Down syndrome. Responsibilities will include training, instruction, and coaching. (2) To carry out the mission of the Education for Life program, which is to empower adults with Down syndrome to be as self-sufficient as possible in life, work, and relationships by providing opportunities for academic, social, vocational, personal, and creative growth. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. (can be flexible) Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Skills: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field or a combination of training and experience in a closely related field. Experience in an adult setting with an emphasis on activity-based approaches that includes differentiation for persons with a broad range of disabilities or a combination of training and experience in a closely related field. Training and/or experience in classroom management, differentiated instruction, curriculum and special education. An interest in and desire to work with adults with Down syndrome in a fitness setting.Essential Responsibilities: Provide the expertise, knowledge, and skills necessary to organize and conduct the daily activities of a fitness course. Supervise and coach participants during the program day (including lunchtime) and during other scheduled activities/events as assigned. Serve as a role model for and coach participants in understanding and exhibiting appropriate behaviors in all settings. Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to safety, instruction and classroom management. Assist with designing, developing, and implementing age and ability appropriate instruction and activities that utilize resources, equipment, materials, and instructional strategies that are most effective for teaching fitness and which engage and motivate participants to learn and develop. Assist with developing, teaching, modeling, and reviewing clear and concise rules, routines, procedures and expectations. Assess individual levels of functioning to determine appropriate programming, instruction and training and provide differentiated instruction based on each individual's level of functioning and preferred learning modalities. Attend in-service and staff meeting(s) as required to aid effective planning and programming. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with families, guardians, and caregivers to support and improve participants' performance and development. Establish and maintain a positive and respectful environment within the classroom and throughout the program and be a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff. Supervise program assistants and support staff as assigned. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other program staff.Other Workplace Expectations: Work effectively with people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior and speech, and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to program participants and staff. Perform other duties not specifically identified, which may be directly or indirectly related to the position, as assigned.Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Employment Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Zumba InstructorLooking for a Zumba instructor for our adult day program, we are looking for someone who is energetic, fun and with lots of energy!!! If you are interested please email us!! Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Looking for a Zumba instructor for our adult day program, we are looking for someone who is energetic, fun and with lots of energy!!! If you are interested please email us!! Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dance InstructorLooking for a dance instructor to help us with the adult E4L program. Please let us know if you are interested. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Looking for a dance instructor to help us with the adult E4L program. Please let us know if you are interested. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Teacher Aids!We need teacher aid's in our clasrooms. As a teacher's aid you will work with adults with Down Syndrome. We need outgoing, fun and patient individuals willing to work 1 on 1 with participants, help with day to day educational activities, and just have fun with our loving adults.
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston We need teacher aid's in our clasrooms. As a teacher's aid you will work with adults with Down Syndrome. We need outgoing, fun and patient individuals willing to work 1 on 1 with participants, help with day to day educational activities, and just have fun with our loving adults.
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >18 years old Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Instructor Coaches for FitnessDSAH is super excited to announce that we will be working with Bloom Fitness starting in September to provide our members with their fitness needs! We are looking for around 8-10 class instructors. As instructors, you will receive 3-4 hour training to instruct the cycle, dance and/or weight training classes. Volunteers should commit to teaching their regular schedule times each week (or bi-weekly). This volunteer opportunity does not give you specifics for the times and dates. Rather it is a way for you to sign up if you're interested in learning more. If you're interested, please sign up. We will provide detailed information as we receive responses.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston DSAH is super excited to announce that we will be working with Bloom Fitness starting in September to provide our members with their fitness needs! We are looking for around 8-10 class instructors. As instructors, you will receive 3-4 hour training to instruct the cycle, dance and/or weight training classes. Volunteers should commit to teaching their regular schedule times each week (or bi-weekly). This volunteer opportunity does not give you specifics for the times and dates. Rather it is a way for you to sign up if you're interested in learning more. If you're interested, please sign up. We will provide detailed information as we receive responses.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions!
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Theater Arts Assistant InstructorsHelp instruct our Pantomime Troupe for adults with Ds. At the Down Syndrome Association of Houston Resource Center, Monday's & Wednesday's from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Help instruct our Pantomime Troupe for adults with Ds. At the Down Syndrome Association of Houston Resource Center, Monday's & Wednesday's from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Classroom Assistant Am ShiftMondays through Fridays 9 am -12 pm Education for Life is a nonprofit day habilitation facility where adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have graduated from High School. We are looking for volunteers that can assist our education coaches throughout the day. Volunteers would be helping in multiple areas such as: Classroom work Physical education Art Lunch And MoreVolunteers must be: Committed Vigilant Able to control a group Able to assist through their transition periods between activities Able to work their WHOLE volunteer shift
Background checks ($9) are required for this opportunity. If you are below the age of 18 and would like to volunteer, please contact us directly at volunteer@dsah.org.
If you are able to help, please sign up. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Mondays through Fridays 9 am -12 pm Education for Life is a nonprofit day habilitation facility where adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have graduated from High School. We are looking for volunteers that can assist our education coaches throughout the day. Volunteers would be helping in multiple areas such as: Classroom work Physical education Art Lunch And MoreVolunteers must be: Committed Vigilant Able to control a group Able to assist through their transition periods between activities Able to work their WHOLE volunteer shift
Background checks ($9) are required for this opportunity. If you are below the age of 18 and would like to volunteer, please contact us directly at volunteer@dsah.org.
If you are able to help, please sign up. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Classroom Assistant Shift 2Mondays through Fridays 12 pm- 3 pm Education for Life is a nonprofit day habilitation facility where adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have graduated from High School. We are looking for volunteers that can assist our education coaches throughout the day. Volunteers would be helping in multiple areas such as: Classroom work Physical education Art Lunch And MoreVolunteers must be: Committed Vigilant Able to control a group Able to assist through their transition periods between activities Able to work their WHOLE volunteer shift
Background checks ($9) are required for this opportunity. If you are below the age of 18 and would like to volunteer, please contact us directly at volunteer@dsah.org.
If you are able to help, please sign up. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Mondays through Fridays 12 pm- 3 pm Education for Life is a nonprofit day habilitation facility where adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have graduated from High School. We are looking for volunteers that can assist our education coaches throughout the day. Volunteers would be helping in multiple areas such as: Classroom work Physical education Art Lunch And MoreVolunteers must be: Committed Vigilant Able to control a group Able to assist through their transition periods between activities Able to work their WHOLE volunteer shift
Background checks ($9) are required for this opportunity. If you are below the age of 18 and would like to volunteer, please contact us directly at volunteer@dsah.org.
If you are able to help, please sign up. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Classroom Assistant PM ShiftMondays through Fridays 3 pm- 5 pm Education for Life is a nonprofit day habilitation facility where adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have graduated from High School. We are looking for volunteers that can assist our education coaches throughout the day. Volunteers would be helping in multiple areas such as: Classroom work Physical education Art Lunch And MoreVolunteers must be: Committed Vigilant Able to control a group Able to assist through their transition periods between activities Able to work their WHOLE volunteer shift
Background checks ($9) are required for this opportunity. If you are below the age of 18 and would like to volunteer, please contact us directly at volunteer@dsah.org.
If you are able to help, please sign up. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Mondays through Fridays 3 pm- 5 pm Education for Life is a nonprofit day habilitation facility where adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have graduated from High School. We are looking for volunteers that can assist our education coaches throughout the day. Volunteers would be helping in multiple areas such as: Classroom work Physical education Art Lunch And MoreVolunteers must be: Committed Vigilant Able to control a group Able to assist through their transition periods between activities Able to work their WHOLE volunteer shift
Background checks ($9) are required for this opportunity. If you are below the age of 18 and would like to volunteer, please contact us directly at volunteer@dsah.org.
If you are able to help, please sign up. Feel free to message us with any questions or concerns. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Summer Education for Life Volunteer Weekday- AMVolunteering with our Education for Life program: Assisting adults in the Bloom Fitness program Helping with sensory projects Helping with craft projects Assist individuals as they work towards their goals Assist with lunch breakAgency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Volunteering with our Education for Life program: Assisting adults in the Bloom Fitness program Helping with sensory projects Helping with craft projects Assist individuals as they work towards their goals Assist with lunch breakAgency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Summer Education for Life Volunteer Weekday- PMVolunteering with our Education for Life program: Assisting adults in the Bloom Fitness program Helping with sensory projects Helping with craft projects Assist individuals as they work towards their goals Assist with dismissalAgency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Volunteering with our Education for Life program: Assisting adults in the Bloom Fitness program Helping with sensory projects Helping with craft projects Assist individuals as they work towards their goals Assist with dismissalAgency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77092 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community group craft activity volunteers. Baytown activity May 17Ongoing arts and crafts workshops for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Ongoing arts and crafts workshops for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77011 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Soccer Program VolunteersThe Down Syndrome Association of Houston has a soccer program which meets weekly. We need volunteers to help teach basic skills and to make sure the coaching sessions are fun and fulfilling. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston The Down Syndrome Association of Houston has a soccer program which meets weekly. We need volunteers to help teach basic skills and to make sure the coaching sessions are fun and fulfilling. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77042 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: WordPress Website SupportWe use WordPress to tell the story of our mission and activities on our website. We are looking for someone with deeper skills than ours to help us refresh our pages. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston We use WordPress to tell the story of our mission and activities on our website. We are looking for someone with deeper skills than ours to help us refresh our pages. Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 77011 Allow Groups: No |