Manager, Sports Training and Competition (Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Highland Counties)

Position: Manager, Sports Training & Competition

(Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Highlands counties)

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Regional Director (West Coast)

Job Role:

The Manager, Sports Training & Competition is responsible for the implementation of trainings and competitions in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto and Highlands counties.

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

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Responsibilities:

· Assist with the planning 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 Area and Regional Competitions

· Recruit competition directors and sport committee members for Area and Regional Competitions

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

· Plan awards process for local Exhibition and Regional Competitions

· 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 and collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Competitions & Coach Education to have coach training approved

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

· Attend local Exhibition & Regional competitions as needed

· 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 25 lbs.

Status: Full-time exempt position

Salary: Based on experience