Manager, Sports Training and Competition- Area 6 (Central)

Position : Manager, Sports Training & Competition – Area 6 (Central)

Department : Operations

Supervisor : Sr. Manager, Sports & Community Engagement

Job Role:

The Manager, Sports Training & Competition is responsible for promoting strategic growth and sustainability by creating quality competition opportunities and ensuring year-round training options exist for athletes and volunteers within the assigned region.

Qualifications:

• BS/BA preferred

• 5 year’s office experience

• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented

• Good written and communication skills, including tele/video conferencing methods

• Extensive computer experience in word processing, database input, and management, and Microsoft Suite required

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects, including routine administrative paperwork, phone calls, and filing. Produce ad hoc reports as required.

• Experience managing and stewarding large volunteer groups

• Experience with contract negotiation

• Interest in sports and/or intellectual disabilities is helpful, but not required

• Knowledge of GMS (Special Olympics software) is preferred

• Regular attendance required

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and implementation of all Special Olympic Florida competitions in assigned area.

• Assist in securing Exhibition & Regional Games site venues, insurance, and EMT services as well as coordinating all aspects of the competitions

• Review and approve final competition divisions and collaborate with the Manager of Sports Administration to create schedules and other competition-related paperwork

• Recruit all officials, referees, and judges for Exhibition and Regional Competitions

• Recruit competition directors and sport committee members for Exhibition and Regional Competitions

• Conduct after-action meetings to assess the quality of each assigned competition and create after-action reports for future planning

• Plan and execute the Opening Ceremony and awards process for Exhibition and Regional Competitions

• Complete Run of Show for Opening Ceremony at all Exhibition and Regional Competitions

• Ensure every competition includes SOFL branded signage and tents and collaborate with Development to ensure sponsor recognition exists where necessary

• Ensure every assigned competition provides athletes with a safe and high-quality experience

• Organize coaches meetings/training for each sport before the start of each season

• Provide resources and support for all coaches (i.e. websites, resource manuals, books, etc.)

• Recruit sport-specific clinicians for coach trainings

• Attend SOFL Exhibition, Regional and State competitions

• Assist with the food services portion for all competitions. Contract with food vendors and devise meal plans, costs, and menus. Ensure that special dietary needs are met

• Manage uniforms, equipment, and supplies inventory and collaborate with the Manager of Sports Administration to ensure orders are placed.

• Support cause marketing campaigns including the Publix Torch Icon Campaign, Wawa Coin Campaign, and TD Bank

• Ability to work nights and weekends

• Other duties as assigned

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Status : Full-time exempt position

Salary : Based on experience