Manager, Sports Training and Competition, West Coast

Special Olympics Florida•Tampa, FL

25d

About The Position

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

Requirements

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
Regular attendance required
Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned
Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

Interest in sports and/or intellectual disabilities is helpful, but not required
Knowledge of GMS (Special Olympics software) is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and implementation of all Special Olympic Florida Competitions in assigned area.
Assist in securing Area Exhibition Games & 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 Sr. Manager Sports Training & Competition 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 and execute the Opening Ceremony and awards process for Area and Regional Competitions
Complete Run of Show for Opening Ceremony at all Area 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 and collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Competitions & Coach Education to have coach training approved
Attend SOFL county, area, and state competitions
Assist with the food services portion for all County and Area 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