Manager, Sports Training and Competition, West Coast

Overview

Position: Manager, Sports Training & Competition, West Coast

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition

Job Role: 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.

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

• 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

• Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Status: Full-time exempt position

Salary: Based on experience