Regional Sports Manager - Temecula Valley

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) is building on a 30+ year heritage of providing outstanding athletic opportunities, including world-class competitions, to the intellectually disabled community. We are part of Special Olympics, Inc., the largest sports organization in the world.

 

If you are looking for a GREAT OPPORTUNITY where you can make a difference in many peoples’ lives, then SOSC is the place for you.

 

We are currently seeking a Regional Sports Manager to be responsible for the organization and management of the Special Olympics sports program in the identified Region to support athlete growth and retention. The Regional Sports Manager oversees and manages sports programming, training, and competitions for the given Region. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary by Region.

 SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Outreach:  Conduct and support athlete outreach throughout the Region.Sport Planning:  Develop and implement a comprehensive sport program by identifying the goals and needs of the Region.Sport Program Management:  Manage Region’s sports programs, staff, community teams and local programs including tasks such as securing facilities, uniforms, coaches, insurance certificates, transportation and equipment.Coach Recruitment, Training & Management:  Recruit, train and supervise coaches for all sports offered including hosting orientations, clinics and meetings.  Oversee the Head of Sport, Head Coach and Assistant Coaches of each sport. Maintain regular communication with coaches that includes written and verbal expectations. Schedule periodic visits with coaches and teams at practices and competitions. Organize and conduct quarterly general orientation sessions, protective behaviors and sports training schools. Maintain coach database and manage certification process.  Sports & Games Management Teams:  Recruit and manage members for Sports Management Team  (SMT) and Games Management Team (GMT).  Utilize team members to expand program opportunities, including training and competition.  Supervise GMT for all sports.Compliance with Rules:  Ensure all athletes train and compete according to SOI and SOSC specifications.Championships:  Oversee sport venue during Chapter Championships.  Work with venue director and SMT to ensure venue operations flow smoothly. Coordinate participation of Regional programs in Chapter events. Manage assigned delegations at Chapter competitions. Act as primary delegation contact throughout the event(s) and oversee delegation registration, housing and travel logistics.Tournaments: Organize and manage Regional tournaments. Identify and contract for facilities. Oversee team registration and athlete divisioning. Recruit event volunteers. Secure meals, officials, insurance and awards, and manage results. This responsibility may be shared with other SOSC staff.Medical:  Coordinate and run athlete medical days as needed.  Secure medical personnel, promote opportunities to athletes.  Coordinate office set-up and monitor athlete medical forms to ensure they are current and send forms to Chapter staff.Equipment & Supplies:  Maintain sports equipment and supplies in the office and at storage facility.  This may involve the maintenance, purchase, inventory, distribution and collection of sports equipment and uniforms.Athlete Leadership Programs:  Oversee and assist with ALP’s. Host global messenger trainings and other leadership-type events as needed.Fundraising:  Assist with Regional fund-raising events as needed.Community Resources:  Enlist community resources such as service and civic clubs, recreation departments, colleges & universities, high schools and local businesses to support regional sports program.  Volunteer Management:  Recruit coaches and other volunteers as required. Coordinate completion of Volunteer Registration Forms and forwarding of same to Chapter for Volunteer Screening.Administration:  Assist with such tasks as athlete registration, updating rosters, compiling sports / medical notebooks & phone trees, overseeing skills assessment tests and the assessment of coach / team needs.  Assist with the publication of a newsletter.  Utilize GMS for athlete / volunteer database management and games management.Other:  May perform duties of the Regional Director in his/her absence. Perform other duties as assigned, including the general duties and responsibilities listed in the  addendum attached to this document.

 

Education and/or Experience:

 

●  Bachelor’s Degree required

●  Work experience in recreation, sports administration or program development preferred

●  Two years of experience in organizing and managing sport programs and competitions/events

●  Knowledge of Special Olympics sports rules and sports programming preferred

●  One year of Special Olympics experience or similar non-profit required

●  Paid or volunteer experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

 

For immediate consideration please forward your resume to rsbjobs@sosc.org .

 

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