Associate Director of Program

Special Olympics New York, Inc•Town of Amherst, NY

6h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Program, the Associate Director of Program, Western Region, is a mission-driven person responsible for supporting, coordinating, and monitoring all program-related activities for both school and community-based clubs, serving children and adults with intellectual disabilities across the Western Region. The Associate Director of Program participates in the development and administration of all program-related functions with a focus on community engagement, sport training, coach education, and new program development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Sports Administration, Business Administration, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreations, Special Education or similar concentrations is preferred.
Experience working or volunteering in the field of Developmental Disabilities preferred.
Operating knowledge of the budgeting process, fundraising, and public relations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, professionals, and business people from various socio/economic backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple moving parts with thorough and consistent follow-up.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with efficiency.
General computer proficiency and competence with the full Microsoft Office Suite.
Flexible and patient with changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Act as a pipeline of information for others.
Function as an expert resource and effectively communicate matters related to sports training and coach education.
Maintain connections in the schools, with agencies, and in the community, and grow these relationships and their sports programming.
Lead training programs to educate, expand, and engage athletes, volunteers, coaches, and schools.
Initiate and engage in conversation with the mission and values of Special Olympics always at the center.
Manage day-to-day programming tasks while continuously building capacity and maintaining program and team quality.
Oversee resource management including training or practice equipment, coaches, athletes, and ensure appropriate capacity to execute programming.
Recruit athletes and coaches
Track and maintain data using internal data platforms and systems.
Maintain a budget and keep financial records.
With sensitivity and finesse respond to the concerns of different groups, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Recruit, develop, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and volunteers.
Participate in athlete leadership and development.
Provide education/training to school leadership, coaches and ensure that they understand up-to-date rules, regulations, and protocols.
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 staff members hold responsibilities collaterally and fundamentally for inclusive mission and the Unified programming.