Sports Program Manager Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Location Address:
3915 Golden Valley RdMinneapolis, MN 55422-4249
Date Posted:
July 24, 2026
Department:
31601510 CKRI Adaptive Sports and Rec
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Occasional
Job Summary:
At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You'll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.
Key Position Details:
Position Details

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Occasional weekends

Job Duties
Specialist Area CKSS (50%):

• Plan and facilitate the participant experience for the CKSS program, including but not limited to registration, equipment fittings, progress notes, evaluations, assessments, and experiential feedback.
• Support and facilitate Courage Kenny Ski & Snowboard (CKSS) Volunteer Training and Continuing Education with techniques in line with Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) (i.e.: Train the Trainer, On the Hill training, Site Coordinator training). Safety, fun and learning as top priorities.
• In conjunction with volunteer coordinators and training/education specialist, develop recruiting and retention plans for CKSS volunteers.
• Actively engage with on-site program staff, lead volunteers, participants to boost on-hill effectiveness and program morale.
• Conduct regular on-hill observations and lesson audits to ensure adherence to lesson progressions, safety protocols, matchups and equipment usage. Utilize observed and written feedback to shape CKSS program operations.
• Manage incident reporting processes for volunteers, site coordinators, and participants. Utilize incident reporting process to round with CKSS team and analyze trends for improvement/mitigation.
• Coordinate and facilitate adaptive equipment and operations training for partnered ski resorts/areas. Work with ski resorts/areas directly to increase awareness, access, and share impact stories related to CKSS program.

Program Specialist General - Sports to be Assigned (50%):

• Manage additional assigned sports programs year-round (Seasonal Sports outside of the Ski and Snowboard season TBD).
• Manage assigned sports program logistics: contracts, equipment, facilities, schedule.
• Coordinate assigned sports program specific communications.
• Develop and implement assigned sports program specific recruitment strategies (partnerships and participants).
• Manage assigned budgets and stay within provided budgeting guidelines.
• Coordinate travel logistics for assigned sports programs.
• Manage sports specific participants, volunteers, coaches and Site Coordinators
• Recruit, retain & recognize participants and volunteers for assigned sports programs.
• PSIA certification preferred, Alpine ski or snowboard experience

Overview
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Ski and Snowboard is an instruction-based program that teaches and improves skiing and snowboarding skills for people with disabilities. One of the largest adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the country, Courage Kenny Ski and Snowboard program (CKSS) provides more than 1,200 lessons per year at four sites across Minnesota and Wisconsin and is supported by 300 volunteer instructors. Our multi-week lessons and teaching techniques are consistent with Professional Ski Instructors of America Adaptive standards. Locations include Hyland Hills, Afton Alps, Trollhaugen, and Welch Village. We also offer additional one-time lessons at Learn to Ski and Snowboard clinics. We have seen participant and volunteer numbers grow significantly as we have developed new program elements, teaching styles and training programs. Our volunteer instructor's skills and expertise, inventory of specialized equipment, and relationships with local ski areas enable us to meet a variety of client needs. Participants range from 6 to 60+ years of age with disabilities including: Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Stroke, Autism, Visual Impairments, and many other disabilities.
About Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute
The mission of Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (Courage Kenny) is to deliver comprehensive, integrated and person-centered rehabilitation, maximizing quality of life for people of all ages and all abilities. Courage Kenny helps people achieve health and wellness by offering excellent services, innovative programs, ground-breaking research, and barrier-shattering advocacy. We are guided by our vision to partner with all people to live, work and play to their full potential.
Courage Kenny focuses on the whole person to ensure individuals get the services they need, in the right setting, and at the right time. Courage Kenny services span the continuum of rehabilitation care - from acute rehabilitation and inpatient care to award-winning, client-centered outpatient programs, and community services for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
Meet one of our patients and their story working with Courage Kenny and the adaptive sports programs. Watch to learn more about our collaborative approach to whole person care: https://players.brightcove.net/pages/v1/index.html?accountId=48346509001&playerId=default&videoId=6338333096112&autoplay=true
Meet one of our patients to employee story, helping patients access sports and recreation programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBxDXD3-ylQ
Job Description:
Design and provide sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities. Manage Sports and Recreation services, special events, and programming. Cultivate donor and community relationships.
Principle Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate community based sports and recreation programs for people with disabilities.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate all programs.
  • Document program plan and data.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate special events.
• Support program operations.
  • Administer program application process.
  • Provide registration information and fees to program assistant.
  • Coordinate travel for staff and volunteers.
  • Travel with youth teams to tournaments.
  • Maintain equipment and supply inventory.
  • Provide ongoing leadership and training to volunteers and interns.
• Serve as a resource to participants, their families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Support donor relationships and fund raising.
  • Promote program internally and externally, including media, partners, and community.
  • Develop marketing materials, catalogs, etc., with Marketing and Communications.
  • Present at conferences and events.
  • Participate in fund raising events including publicity, logistics, documentation and evaluation.
  • Interact and build relationships with donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field or
• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or
• Bachelor's degree in Adaptive Physical Education or
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management
• 5 to 7 years of experience working with people with disabilities, and adaptive sports and recreational activities
• 5 to 7 years in Microsoft Office skills especially Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with charitable giving and donor relationships
• 5 to 7 years in leadership experience, group facilitation and presentation experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  • Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Minnesota Driver's license For Minnesota business units Upon Hire required or
• Wisconsin Driver's license For Wisconsin business units Upon Hire required

Physical Demands

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range
Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.