Associate Director of Program, Health Programming

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director of Program, Health Programming

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION: Headquarters – Albany, NY

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Program, Health Programming

COMPENSATION: $62,500 - $69,500

Please submit a cover letter, resume to Special Olympics New York, Inc. at cjames@nyso.org. Please reference “ADPHealth” in the subject line.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At a minimum, Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Public or Community Health, Health Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Communications, a related field or equivalent is desired. 6 months to 1 year of working in a health or wellness related field with a background in health systems and project planning is essential. Experience working or volunteering in the field of I/DD as a professional and/or Special Olympics volunteer is preferred.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, professionals and stakeholders from various socio/economic backgrounds, and confidence in public speaking situations.

·        An understanding of the structure, function and mission of Special Olympics New York, including sports training, competition and program at the local, regional, state and national levels are required.

·        Proven performer in administration, project planning, paid and/or volunteer staff leadership, program planning and program evaluation.

·        Operating knowledge of the budgeting process, fund-raising and public relations are essential.

·        Advanced computer, clerical and organizational skills necessary.

·        Experience creating promotional and/or educational resources (Utilizing programs like Canva, etc.)

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting, coordinating and monitoring all health program related activities at the statewide and regional levels in support of the Senior Director of Program, Health Programming and our strategic plan. This includes program development and program administration of all related functions including; all essential components of our health program including the elements related to Healthy Communities requirements, training, communication, education, recruitment and safety as they are relevant to Special Olympic athletes, volunteers, stakeholders and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Support and monitor all program related operational procedures including regular accounting and an annual budget and planning process.

·        Familiarity with event planning, management and implementation is preferred.

·        Facilitate the health structure and monitor health program strategy, including local and statewide initiatives.

·        Coordinate and monitor all Special Olympics activities associated with health programming, including new health related initiatives.

·        Responsible for adherence to all health programs, Healthy Athletes, fitness programming and Healthy Communities components, related SOI and SONY minimum standards and grant deliverables in collaboration with the Senior Director of Program, Health Programming.

·        Act as a knowledgeable authority and program leader on matters related to all health programming. Serve as a leader for all health-related communication internally, with colleagues locally through to SOI and externally with stakeholders in collaboration with the Senior Director of Program, Health Programming.

·        Assist with planning and giving presentations to current and future partners/volunteers regarding the health of people with I/DD and the health work/initiatives of Special Olympics.

·        Engage and collaborate with athlete leaders and Health Messengers to support all health initiatives.

·        Provide support to grant writing, fundraising and partnership cultivation of health programming sustainability.

·        Manage grant reporting and data collection required to support all grant related programming.

·        Ensure the regions and the state are in compliance with all criteria, regulations, general rules and policy originating from SONY, Inc., Special Olympics International and other 501 (c) 3 governing bodies.

·        Inclusion, Unified Sports and the Unified Champion School programming are present and prioritized in the foundation of our core elemental movement, found embedded in our seasonal and annual calendar, and activity. All program staff members hold responsibilities collaterally and fundamentally for inclusive mission and the Unified programming

Management:

·        Functional team leadership and management controls of Program Specialists, administrative supports and key volunteers as organizational deployment permits.

·        Support and oversee appropriate program related systems, including the delegation of authority and shared responsibilities to achieve organizational goals.

·        Provide functional organization wide leadership, mentoring and support to regional and statewide program colleagues, consistent with program standards and strategy, in support of the Senior Director of Program, Health Programming.

·        Maintain working relationships with clinical leaders, volunteers, committees, sponsors, organizations and other related national, state, county and local associations, affiliates and groups.

In addition to the responsibilities identified above, may be requested or required to perform other duties and/or responsibilities, by management on a non-regular basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires working both standing and sitting. Must be able to lift and carry light loads (5-30 pounds for short distances, approximately one block).

WORK HOURS: Regular business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Travel assignments may be assigned, including travel for State Games competitions – Each State Games event includes travel for a Thursday - Sunday in February, June and October. Weekend/evening duties required occasionally.

Special Olympics New York is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socioeconomic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.