POSITION TITLE: Director of Inclusive Health
DEPARTMENT: Sports & Programs
LOCATION: Madison
REPORTING TO: Senior Director of Health Programs
FLSA CLASSIFICATION (EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT): Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
LAST UPDATED: August 2023
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Inclusive Health is part of a dedicated team of professionals who work together to support
the vision and mission to open hearts and minds towards people with intellectual disabilities and create
inclusive communities across Wisconsin by providing opportunities to develop physical fitness,
demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their
families, other athletes and the community.
The Director of Inclusive Health leads the implementation of all Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI)
Inclusive Health programs, such as Inclusive Health Trainings for healthcare professionals and students,
closing the referral loop following Healthy Athletes screenings, and Athlete Health Messenger workshops.
The Director of Inclusive Health will also work with the community members, specifically healthcare
professionals and health-related university programs to promote the Special Olympics Inclusive Health
Strategy and further the goals, objectives, standards and mission of Special Olympics Wisconsin.
Inclusive Health is a Special Olympics Health program addressing the severe health disparities faced by
people with intellectual disabilities (ID) through immediate and long-term community-based solutions.
Inclusive Health is working to increase access to quality health care and prevention programming to
improve the health status of people with ID.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Strategic Plan.
• Develop and execute annual work plan and goals.
• Direct the work of the Inclusive Health Coordinator including delegating tasks, approving timecards,

and discussions, and provide consistent communication throughout the year, to develop a
collaborative vision and strategy for executing Inclusive Health Trainings sessions across the state.

• Recruit statewide training teams, including athletes, staff and healthcare/community partners.
• Develop all aspects of Inclusive Health Training program, including facilitation of timelines and

planning for Inclusive Health Programs statewide, recruitment of healthcare systems and
universities for Inclusive Health Trainings, and implementation of trainings to healthcare students
and professionals in a variety of healthcare environments. Offer post-training support as needed.

• Identify partners, volunteers and training participants that align with all eight disciplines of Healthy

• Oversee data management component of the program that includes but is not limited to: pre and

• Collect and analyze data to evaluate program impact and effectiveness.
• Contribute to Marketing & Communications strategy to implement statewide Inclusive Health

partners.

organizations, sponsors, and partners to support Inclusive
Health initiatives.

• Coordinate SOWI demonstrations, exhibitions, special events, appearances and speak on behalf of

• Promote the mission of Special Olympics Wisconsin, Inc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion, Kinesiology, Community and Public Health, related field of

• Experience and knowledge of healthcare systems and persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience working in a health setting, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with healthcare administration, staff, and students.
• Ability to work independently and organize work to meet established deadlines.
• Solve problems using good judgment; understand when to seek assistance or guidance from others.
• Effective time management skills.
• Passion for the Special Olympics vision, mission and values for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity & equity and contributing to an inclusive culture.
• Valid Driver’s License.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND JOB SPECIFICATIONS
The work environment and job specifications listed below are representative of those that must be
met by an employee, with or without accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job.

• Primarily perform work in an office environment. A flexible/hybrid work environment is a possibility.
• Frequently move around the office and access or use computers, office equipment, telephone, and

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
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