Sports Manager

Job Summary

Special Olympics DC - Sports Manager 

Position Summary (Exempt): 

The Sports Manager is responsible for assisting in planning, organizing, and managing operations for 10 Olympic-type sports: Basketball, Bowling, Bocce, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Speed Skating, Track & Field, Tennis, Volleyball.  This role conducts weekly training and competitions for athletes with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), working with coaches and sports-related volunteers. 

Program Responsibilities

• Conduct events in accordance with established Special Olympics Rules
• Secure and manage appropriate facilities for training and championship participation
• Compile training calendars for the sports department
• Conduct weekly training for athletes on sport training skills and techniques of the 10 sports offered
• Communicate with participating programs, adult independent athletes and Unified Partners.
• Ensure that coaches have completed certification and that registration paperwork is submitted
• Oversee Adult Unified Sports athletes & Unified partners for SODC Adult delegations/ programs for evening sports training and competition
• Enter athletes and training data into the Games Management System database
• Assist in recruitment and training of volunteers for weekly training and competitions

• Assist in quality control duties/tasks to ensure that rules and regulations are fol
•  lowed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

·  Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, related field of study; or a minimum of two (2) years of related work experience.
·     Experience and knowledge of sports, event management, volunteer management.  Experience with persons with intellectual disabilities preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
·     Effective verbal and written communication.
·     Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment but also work independently on assigned tasks and organize work to meet established deadlines. 
·     Ability to solve problems using good judgment; understand when to seek assistance or guidance from others.
·     Proficiency with MS Office including Microsoft Word and Excel. 
·     Must pass a background check
·     Valid Driver’s License & ability to drive to training locations and transport sports equipment
·      This position requires some heavy lifting (over 50 pounds).
·      Work on one to two evenings per week for training during sports seasons & some weekends required
·     Some out of state, overnight travel for trainings and national games when necessary.

SALARY - $65,000 per year

BENEFITS  - Special Olympics DC offers a competitive salary and a fun, challenging work environment.  Benefits include medical, dental, long-term disability and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, as well as paid parking.

Special Olympics DC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, representative of the communities we serve.  For general info, please visit www.specialolympicsdc.org.

To apply:  Send resume and cover letter to Nicole Preston- [email protected]