Manager-Region B, Sports

Special Olympics Illinois•Lombard, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. As a part of the Special Olympics Illinois team, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working group of individuals committed to transforming the lives of those we serve. The role of Manager-Region B, Sports is primarily responsible for providing support to the Region staff to help ensure that the Region has the proper procedures in place to assist Special Olympics Illinois in achieving organizational goals. This manager position is an Entry Level Position and will have a sports focus in Region B, which includes Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook counties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Excellent, adaptive computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently without close oversight, but also a team player who productively engages with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside Special Olympics Illinois
High energy and passion for Special Olympics mission
Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Customer focus
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral as well as receptive (listening)
First Aid/CPR Training and Certification required or willing to obtain within the first six months; must be able and willing to effectively administer First Aid/CPR on-site during events
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check

Responsibilities

Actively work with the Region Director and Assistant Region Director to achieve Region-Specific, strategic goals to ensure progress toward organizational goals and to protect the financial integrity of the organization
Assist in creating and executing an outreach strategy to increase athlete participation in Region B.
Support all competitions within Region B.
Oversee the Young Athlete Program in Region B.
Manage and actively recruit volunteers for competitions and fundraising events in Region B.
Offer sports training opportunities and coach certification programs for coaches and volunteers.
Provide assistance during staffing vacancies within the assigned region.
Support state-level events, both within and outside of Region B, as required.