Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement
Director of Sports and Competition
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, Los Angeles, California, United States
Description
Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) seeks an enthusiastic Director of Sports and Competition to support our organization’s sports programs. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in program management, event planning, and leadership. This individual will be responsible for assisting and tracking athlete registration, quality of sports practice, assisting in mid-season qualifiers and state competitions, divisioning of teams for competition, and helping to ensure the quality of sports offered.
Major Responsibilities
Help new athletes register and sign-up for programs.
Track athlete participation and ensure registration information has been sent to past participants.
Offer sports in accordance with Special Olympics Inc., Special Olympics North America, & SODE rules and standards.
Adhere to timelines, policies, and procedures for sports training and programming.
Oversee practice audits to ensure consistency and quality of practices throughout the state.
Support Area Directors, Coaches, and Community-Areas with program needs.
Attend and support coach clinics, training, and area meetings.
Assist in mid-season qualifiers, state-level competitions, event logistics, and operations.
Help in athlete and team divisioning for competitions.
Support SODE participation in higher-level competitions (regional, USA Games, and World Games).
Provide a safe and meaningful experience for all athletes, volunteers, and spectators.
Support annual collection and analyzation of participant data for yearly census, accreditation, and annual report.
Collaborate with Marketing & Development team to implement the best written and visual content that supports programming, competitions, and participant recruitment and retention.
Attend department, staff, and regional meetings.
Support other SODE events including major sports competitions and fundraisers.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in sports management, non-profit management, human services, or a related area.
Established proficiency and practical experience in event planning and management.
Project management experience and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt easily in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Proven ability to work and collaborate with assorted levels of audiences, while appreciating and understanding different opinions.
Maturity of judgment, high level of accuracy and close attention to detail, with strong ethical sense to handle sensitive information appropriately.
Proven ability to work as a team player with various groups and organizations.
Understanding of the mission and function of Special Olympics Delaware.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
Willingness to travel statewide and work a 40+ hour work week; night and weekend work will be required frequently.
Able to lift and move 25-50 pounds.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Compensation
Salary range $50,000 - $70,000
Full Medical & Dental Benefits, 100% covered for individuals
Longevity Bonuses, Life insurance, 401k Match, Paid Time Off
Schedule
Nights and weekends as needed
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: President & CEO david.halley@sode.org
Special Olympics Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
Special Olympics has the right to change job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every requirement of the job.
Employment with Special Olympics Delaware is at will. "Employment at will" means that an employee may end his/her employment at any time for any reason, and that the employer may terminate an employee at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
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Major Responsibilities
Help new athletes register and sign-up for programs.
Track athlete participation and ensure registration information has been sent to past participants.
Offer sports in accordance with Special Olympics Inc., Special Olympics North America, & SODE rules and standards.
Adhere to timelines, policies, and procedures for sports training and programming.
Oversee practice audits to ensure consistency and quality of practices throughout the state.
Support Area Directors, Coaches, and Community-Areas with program needs.
Attend and support coach clinics, training, and area meetings.
Assist in mid-season qualifiers, state-level competitions, event logistics, and operations.
Help in athlete and team divisioning for competitions.
Support SODE participation in higher-level competitions (regional, USA Games, and World Games).
Provide a safe and meaningful experience for all athletes, volunteers, and spectators.
Support annual collection and analyzation of participant data for yearly census, accreditation, and annual report.
Collaborate with Marketing & Development team to implement the best written and visual content that supports programming, competitions, and participant recruitment and retention.
Attend department, staff, and regional meetings.
Support other SODE events including major sports competitions and fundraisers.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in sports management, non-profit management, human services, or a related area.
Established proficiency and practical experience in event planning and management.
Project management experience and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Ability to adapt easily in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Proven ability to work and collaborate with assorted levels of audiences, while appreciating and understanding different opinions.
Maturity of judgment, high level of accuracy and close attention to detail, with strong ethical sense to handle sensitive information appropriately.
Proven ability to work as a team player with various groups and organizations.
Understanding of the mission and function of Special Olympics Delaware.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
Willingness to travel statewide and work a 40+ hour work week; night and weekend work will be required frequently.
Able to lift and move 25-50 pounds.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Compensation
Salary range $50,000 - $70,000
Full Medical & Dental Benefits, 100% covered for individuals
Longevity Bonuses, Life insurance, 401k Match, Paid Time Off
Schedule
Nights and weekends as needed
Please submit a cover letter and resume to: President & CEO david.halley@sode.org
Special Olympics Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
Special Olympics has the right to change job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every requirement of the job.
Employment with Special Olympics Delaware is at will. "Employment at will" means that an employee may end his/her employment at any time for any reason, and that the employer may terminate an employee at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
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