What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator for Unified Sports position at Mt. Blue Regional School District?
227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938
Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160
COMMUNITY CULTURE CURRICULUM
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CHESTERVILLE - FARMINGTON - INDUSTRY - NEW SHARON - NEW VINEYARD - STARKS TEMPLE - VIENNA - WELD - WILTON
Coordinator for Unified Sports
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working with students with and without intellectual disabilities in an educational or athletic setting.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments (Special Education, Athletics, Administration).
- Commitment to the "Unified" philosophy of meaningful involvement and inclusive culture.
- Familiarity with Special Olympics Unified Sports programming or willingness to undergo training immediately upon hire.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership & Coordination
- Build, facilitate, and maintain the school-based Unified Leadership Team (including special education staff, general education teachers, administration, and students).
- Develop and manage the annual program calendar, ensuring all Unified Schools Program components are scheduled and aligned with school/district goals.
- Serve as the central point of contact for staff, coaches, students, and administration regarding Unified programming.
- Unified Sports Oversight
- Coordinate the scheduling, promotion, and operational logistics for Unified Sports teams (e.g., Basketball, Robotics, Bocce, Cornhole).
- Work with the Athletic Director to ensure equitable team recognition, facility use, and transportation.
- Identify and recruit volunteer coaches; ensure all coaches are properly trained on Special Olympics Unified Sports protocols.
- Oversee risk management, safety compliance, and ensure all student eligibility and consent documentation is finalized prior to participation.
- Inclusive Youth Leadership
- Facilitate the Unified Schools Club (or equivalent inclusive student group).
- Guide student leaders in planning and executing inclusive advocacy projects (e.g., peer mentoring, awareness campaigns, and community outreach).
- Provide leadership training and opportunities for students both with and without disabilities, ensuring meaningful peer partnerships.
- Whole-School Engagement
- Plan and implement at least two major whole-school awareness activities per year (e.g., "Respect Week," "Spread the Word: Inclusion," or school assemblies).
- Collaborate with media/arts departments to promote inclusion through video, art, and public displays.
- Coordinate school-wide communications, including announcements, social media updates, and newsletters, to celebrate milestones and inclusive achievements.
- Sustainability & Administrative Compliance
- Manage the program budget, including purchasing equipment/uniforms, tracking expenses, and pursuing grant opportunities or fundraising initiatives.
- Track and report program data, including participation numbers (athletes/partners), event attendance, and competition results for National Banner application standards.
- Regularly update administration and the school board on program outcomes and climate impact.
Certifications
- Valid CHRC
Education
The coach must be at least 20 years of age, or a high school graduate.
Working Schedule
Reports To: Building Administration/Director of Special Services
Terms of Employment: As determined annually by the District.
Stipend: $3,175
Evaluation: Completed annually by Building Administration/Director of Special Services
FLSA Status: Exempt/Non-exempt
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.