Program Instructor for Inclusive Social Recreation Program

NFAR Program Instructor for NFAR Social Program

NFAR is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and engaging Program Instructor to join our team and support NFAR Social, our inclusive social recreation program for young adults ages 18 and older.

NFAR Social Program Purpose: To provide inclusive, strengths-based social recreation opportunities that foster discovery, self-expression, and belonging for neurodivergent and neurotypical youth.

This is a PART TIME position. Weekly Commitment: Approximately 12–15 hours per week (includes facilitation, planning, coordination, and communication for NFAR’s social recreation program for young adults).

Position Summary

Program Instructor prepares materials and helps to lead NFAR’s social recreation program that uses creative arts, games and improvisation for connection and self-enjoyment. This role advances the organization’s mission by ensuring programming is accessible, equitable, and responsive to the diverse identities, abilities, and lived experiences of participants and families.

NFAR Social Workshops are held from during after-school hours from 4:30PM-6:30PM.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating or managing youth programs in a nonprofit, educational, or community-based setting
• Background in creative arts, theater, improv, expressive arts, or recreation preferred
• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of inclusive, equity-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming practices
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation skills
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to meet nonprofit and San Diego Regional Center-required background screening standards.

Core Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Oversight

• Support NFAR Social workshop sessions
• Ensure programming reflects neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based, practices
• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe, welcoming, and predictable program environment

Program Planning & Coordination

• Assist in planning of weekly activities for all workshops
• Manage program material needs - creation or purchase and stock.
• Assist in outreach, promotion and registration of program applicants.
• Assist in training, and supporting volunteers, as applicable

Participant Support & Inclusion

• Support positive peer interactions and respectful communication across differences
• Adapt activities to accommodate varied communication styles, sensory needs, cultural backgrounds, and social preferences
• Model and reinforce emotional regulation, and mutual respect

Communication & Documentation

• Track attendance and participation for internal reporting and grant requirements
• Communicate program updates and participant needs with NFAR Management and partners.

Why Join NFAR?

At NFAR, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with the neurodivergent and autistic community, working alongside a dedicated and passionate team. This role provides a rewarding experience and the chance to develop professionally while contributing to a community – focused mission.

Location: NFAR Vocational Training Center, Scripps Ranch, San Diego

(Off of I-15 and Carroll Canyon Road)

Position is Part-Time Position (12–15 hours/week)

Weekly Commitment: 12–15 hours per week (includes facilitation, planning, coordination, and communication for NFAR’s social recreation program for young adults.)

Interested? Apply today and help make a difference in your community! Send your resume to [email protected]

Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person