Special Olympics Massachusetts’ mission is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community programs, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Olympics Massachusetts is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, culture, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and implement a portfolio of sports programs across the organization, including but not limited to the following o League and tournament planning which includes producing schedules, event logistics and equipment pack out, scheduling and confirming facilities, vendors, and interfacing and hiring officials
o Volunteer management including recruitment and communications before, during, and after the event
o Identify, train and communicate with volunteer leadership to oversee leagues and tournaments
o Preseason information coach meetings to review upcoming season, key points of emphasis
o Follow up surveys
o Lead staff member and/or point of contact on the day-of, representing and speaking on behalf of SOMA
• Oversee sport training for coaches and volunteer leadership. Training includes sport rules, sport tactics and drills, in game management and strategies.
• Develop and manage trainings for day of volunteers to ensure volunteers are educated on how to work with population and events are executed following Special Olympic rule
• Support execution of School Day Games events
• Manage implementation of Healthy Athlete Screenings
• Ensure that policies, rules, and regulations set forth by Special Olympics Massachusetts are being followed at all levels of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Skills Needed:
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, public speaking, networking and relationship management skills
• Strong event planning and execution background with exceptional attention to detail and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends
• Ability to effectively manage a wide array of tasks, projects, and responsibilities
• Demonstrated capability to conduct oneself in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with people and/or with difficult situations.
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, volunteers, and other constituents.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
Action-oriented, Drive for Results, Dealing with Change & Uncertainty, Building Effective Teams, Customer-focused, Managing Vision & Purpose.
Background Requirements:
• Bachelor’s
• Position is based in Marlborough and is not a remote/hybrid role
• Minimum 2-5 years in non-profit event management, sports management, project management or related field
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