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About the Role

This position is responsible for supporting, coordinating, and monitoring all program-related activities within the New York City Region, including program development and administration of training, competition, communication, education, recruitment, and safety for Special Olympic athletes and volunteers. The role involves direct interaction with NYC DOE schools and administration, as well as other third parties for programmatic development. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing and reporting on multiple accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Implement and monitor all program-related operational procedures, including regular accounting and an annual budget and planning process.
Build structure and monitor all program and training club activities.
Support, coordinate, and monitor all activities associated with training, competition, volunteer management, and new initiatives.
Ensure adherence to all program-related SONY minimum standards.
Act as the knowledgeable authority on matters related to sports training, volunteer recruitment, and coach education.
Ensure the Region is in compliance with all regulations, general rules, and policy from SONY, Inc., Special Olympics International, and other 501 (c) 3 governing bodies.
Maintain working relationships with schools, organizations, and other related sponsors/groups.
Engage and collaborate with athlete leaders and Health Messengers to support all health initiatives.
Ensure Inclusion, Unified Sports, and Unified Champion School programming are present and prioritized.
Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as requested or required by management on a non-regular basis.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree from an accredited college/university in Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, Special Education, or a related field is desired.
A background in leadership, supervision, or management is essential.
Experience working or volunteering in the field of Developmental Disabilities as a professional coach and/or Special Olympics volunteer is preferred.
Familiarity with New York City boroughs and Long Island neighborhoods is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, professionals, and business people from various socio/economic backgrounds.
A thorough understanding of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, as well as the structure, function, and mission of Special Olympics New York.
Operating knowledge of the budgeting process, fund-raising, and public relations is essential.
Advanced computer and clerical skills are necessary.
Data-basing experience is preferred.
Attention to detail and ability to operate with a high level of organization, including creating and keeping deadlines, delegation, goal-setting, and reporting as it relates to project management.
A valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to lift and carry light loads (5-30 pounds for short distances).

Skills

Communication skills
Budgeting
Fund-raising
Public relations
Computer skills
Clerical skills
Data-basing
Organization
Project management
Sports training
Volunteer recruitment
Coach education

Location

Downstate – NY, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
In-Person required 4 days a week minimum

Experience Level

Associate Director
Leadership
Supervision
Management

Education Level

Bachelor Degree

Salary/Compensations

$67,000 - $72,000

About the Company

Special Olympics New York is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, 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.