Unified Special Olympics Coordinator

Establish, lead, and coordinate the Unified Champions Club to promote social inclusion by joining adults with and without intellectual disabilities through recreational sports and other activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish, coordinate, and lead programming for the Unified Champion Club.  
• Support project management, program development, outreach and administration of all related functions including special partnerships, training, recreational activities, communication, recruitment, and safety as they are relevant to the partners/volunteers and athletes.
• Assess players/athletes and form Unified teams through screening, basic skills testing, and evaluations so athletes and partners are appropriately matched for Unified program using Special Olympics resources.
• Delegate authority and share major responsibilities with volunteers and shared staff to achieve organizational goals.
• Attend high school Unified School sporting events and meet with coaches to “recruit” athletes and partners for the growth and awareness of the program.
• Implement ongoing programming by following the AYCC’s session program calendar, and create and organize new programs and experiences for athletes and partners. 
• Support fundraising events, projects, and donor outreach to sustain the Unified Champion Club.
• Market the program through social media, attending community and networking events, and through presentations at local businesses, organizations, and schools.
• Maintain ongoing communication and provide program updates with Special Olympics Maine.
• Recruit and manage volunteers, plan and schedule volunteers, orient and train volunteers, and complete required volunteer paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with HR processes.

Requirements

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Have a desire and passion for social inclusion and equality for people of all abilities.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations with poise, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, work independently and self-manage with accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and unexpected events
• Skilled in gathering data and creating meaningful reports that reflect program outcome
• Creative and critical thinking; must thrive on innovation to ensure mission success
• Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of organization
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to work on a team 

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Education, Health Promotion, Recreation, Physical Education, or Sports Management) or at least three (3) years of related experience in community and school settings.
• Current Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and first aid certification or be willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (MSWord, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Google forms and documents.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is highly desired.
• At least 3 years’ experience in program, event, and/or sports management.
• Proven experience dealing with the public is required. 

 WORK SCEHDULE: Part-time 20-30 hours per week. Work hours vary depending on programming. Some nights or weekends may be necessary.