Regional Director - Orange County

SOSC is seeking a Regional Director with a minimum of 5 years of managing and supervising sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities or related human services program deliverables.

 

SOSC offers a competitive salary, with a comprehensive benefit package, which includes:  Medical, dental, vision and life insurance and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match component.  Equally important is the fact that we have an environment that fosters personal and career growth and development.  We offer opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the community we serve.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national original, age or handicap.  Successful candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid California driver’s license and ability to meet minimum California vehicle insurance requirements is required for these positions.

 

Successful candidate will provide management oversight, direction and assistance to the Special Olympics Area Programs.  The Regional Director contributes to and supports the mission of SOSC in providing quality sports programs and training for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

 

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university.Three to five years experience in supervision and/or management Paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities; Special Olympics experience preferredLeadership experience in volunteer setting preferredTwo years of fundraising experienceBudget management experienceStrong organization skills, exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse personalities and difficult situations.  Must be able to effectively use computer applications, including data base systems.  Background in planning management, non-profit organizations, some fundraising and volunteer recruitment and management is required.  Knowledge of Region’s communities and resources is required.  Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment, and be willing to work evenings/weekends as necessary. 

 

Application Guidelines: 

 

Please respond ONLY if you have the required experience and are already living in stated region. These are not trainee positions.  The successful candidates will hit the ground running day one.

 

Please send me your resume as a MS Word attachment with a cover letter explaining why you are an excellent fit for the position.  This type of cover letter grabs my attention because it lets me know you have read and thought about our organization.

 

For detailed job description, visit: www.sosc.org/jobs.

 

For immediate consideration please email your cover letter and resume to ocjobs@sosc.org