Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition –West Coast

Special Olympics Florida•Tampa, FL

31d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition is responsible for creating quality competition opportunities and ensuring year-round training options exist for athletes and volunteers within assigned areas. Additionally, the Sr. Manager Sport Training & Competition is tasked with managing the sports staff within assigned areas.

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, Microsoft Suite required
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects including the handling of routine administrative paperwork, phone calls and filing.
Produce ad hoc reports as required.
Knowledge of Games Management System (GMS) preferred
Regular attendance required

Nice To Haves

Interest in sports and/or intellectual disabilities helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and implementation of all Special Olympic Florida training and competitions in assigned areas, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants
Directly manage sports training and competition in Areas 5 & 7
Secure Exhibition and Regional Games site venues, insurance, and EMT services
Supervise Managers of Sports Administration and Managers of Sports Training and Competition in assigned areas
Ensure that all staff is properly trained on Special Olympics Florida policies and procedures and office protocol
Maintain current knowledge of Special Olympics Florida sports rules, policies, and procedures
Lead team meetings to ensure progress toward strategic goals and timely planning for competitions
Lead after-action meetings following each competition to ensure thoughtful and thorough reflection and necessary adjustments in future planning
Send post-event surveys to all stakeholders and analyze results
Collaborate with Regional Director to develop comprehensive post-event reports to illustrate event successes, challenges, survey results, and finances.
Work collaboratively with Managers of Sports Administration to ensure all athlete forms are processed and cleared within the set deadlines
Monitor sports training and competition calendar to adhere to all deadlines
Ensure coaches are properly trained in all SOFL policies and procedures including but not limited to sport rules, general rules, administrative processes, communication procedures, travel policy, and housing policy
Oversee competition preparation in GMS
Oversee delegation registration for all levels of competition
Oversee the inventory management of equipment, banners, awards, uniforms, and other items
Contract with food vendors and devise meal plans, costs, and menus.
Ensure that special dietary needs are met