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About the Role

This position is responsible for supporting, coordinating, and monitoring all program-related activities within the Long Island & New York City Regions, including program development and administration of training, competition, communication, education, recruitment, and safety for Special Olympic athletes and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor all program-related operational procedures, including accounting and annual budget/planning.
• Build, structure, and monitor all program and training club activities.
• Support all Special Olympics activities related to training, volunteer education, and new initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all program-related SONY minimum standards.
• Act as the knowledgeable authority on sports training, athletic competition, and coach education.
• Provide assistance and support in planning and implementing competitions in Long Island and New York City Regions.
• Serve as project leader for smaller competitions in Long Island and New York City Regions.
• Provide support in executing major and/or signature events in Long Island and New York City Regions.
• Recruit and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and volunteers in leadership positions.
• Assist in identifying individuals or groups to secure competition facilities.
• Distribute and share educational materials to officials, sports directors, and coaches, ensuring understanding of updated rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Maintain budget and financial records of all expenses.
• Ensure the Region complies with all regulations, general rules, and policies from SONY, Inc., Special Olympics International, and other governing bodies.
• Engage and collaborate with athlete leaders and Health Messengers to support health initiatives.
• Prioritize Inclusion, Unified Sports, and Unified Champion School programming within seasonal and annual calendars and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, professionals, and business people from various socio/economic backgrounds.
• Thorough understanding of the structure, function, and mission of Special Olympics New York, including sports training, competition, and program at local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Operating knowledge of budgeting, fund-raising, and public relations.
• Advanced computer, clerical, and organizational skills.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Position requires working both standing and sitting.
• Must be able to lift and carry light loads (5-30 pounds for short distances).

Skills

• Communication
• Budgeting
• Fund-raising
• Public Relations
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills

Location

• New York, NY

Work Type

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

Experience Level

• Associate Director

Education Level

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college/university in Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, Special Education, and/or related field or equivalent is desired.
• 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 a plus.

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.