•  Westchester Parks Foundation engages the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. Our programs include Trails Without Limits, Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, Camp Morty, and Westchester’s Winter Wonderland, among others. Our programs and activities focus on enhancing our park system and the experience of the community within them. 

    Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the Assistant Coordinator will assist users with our adaptive hike and bike program, Trails Without Limits (TWL). TWL Hiking allows individuals living with physical disabilities the opportunity to explore the trails within Westchester County Parks with the use of our All-Terrain Track chairs at no cost to the user. TWL Adaptive Cycling allows individuals living with physical disabilities, the opportunity to participate in adaptive cycling workouts at no cost to the participant. The Assistant Coordinator will demonstrate proper use of Trackchair operation, accompany users on their hikes, operate the Trackchairs remotely as needed and serve as the main point of contact on-site. In addition, the Assistant Coordinator will participate in adaptive cycling workouts. 

    The ideal candidate is reliable, personable, and has a passion for working one-on-one with individuals from marginalized communities. Some individuals using our program may be living with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, amputation, paraplegia, arthritis, cardiac issues, joint replacements, or have other mobility concerns. Candidates must be physically able to walk long distances and walk or bike next to our adaptive cycling participants. The Track Chairs will be rotating around the county, so reliable transportation is necessary. 

    Job Responsibilities: 

    Program Tasks 

    • Transport equipment to various park locations within Westchester County with our box truck 

    • Demonstrate how to use the equipment 

    • Accompany users on their hikes and cycles 

    • Administration 

    Qualifications: 

    Professional Experience 

    • 1+ years of experience in related field preferred 

    Organizational Skills 

    • Excellent verbal/written communication skills 

    • Ability to handle a variety of responsibilities simultaneously and to set priorities to complete assignments in an efficient, accurate and timely manner 

    • Comfort in working in a team oriented, consensus driven environment 

    Personal Qualities 

    • Positive, professional, and accommodating attitude 

    • High level of self-reliance and resourcefulness 

    • Ability to work under pressure 

    Ability to work flexible hours, including evening and weekend requirements. Must have a valid 

    driver’s license. 

    COMPENSATION 

    $20 per hour, up to 15 hours per week which will include weekends and some evening 

    requirements. There are no benefits associated with this position. 

    To apply, send cover letter and resume to Joanna French, Program Coordinator, at Joanna@thewpf.org. No phone calls, or office visits please.