Sports and Competition Manager
- Compensation: The Sports and Competition Manager position is a salaried full-time position with an annual salary range of $52,925 - $67,063. A bonus may be available dependent on organizational performance. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Special Olympics Colorado:
Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) is at its core a sports organization, but it is so much more! SOCO is dedicated to promoting inclusion for ALL people across Colorado, using the undeniable power of sport as a catalyst to create change.
Each year, SOCO provides hundreds of opportunities for our 23,000+ athletes with intellectual disabilities to train, compete and participate in sports, competition, athlete leadership, health programming and more. Through the support of an incredible community of coaches, volunteers, educators, donors, partners, and staff, SOCO is transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities while building communities of unity and inclusion.
For more information about Special Olympics Colorado please visit SpecialOlympicsCO.org.
Why Work at SOCO:
If you have a passion for creating joy, promoting social inclusion and equality for all and having fun along the way – this is a great place for you!
At SOCO, we’re committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that does the right thing for our athletes, our communities, and each other.
Our employees are valued and appreciated, and we celebrate this by creating a supportive work-environment, offering flexible work hours, opportunities for professional development and through benefit enhancements that reflect our changing times and help our employees create a satisfying work-life balance for themselves and their families.
Position Summary:
The Sports and Competition Manager will perform a wide variety of roles to serve the State competitions and overall program initiatives. This position requires strong computer skills including word processing and database management. Duties may also include but are not limited to coordinating activities within the Sports and Competitions department, working with other departments and volunteers, investigating and resolving problems or handling special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Reports to: Senior Director of Sports and Competition
Position Responsibilities:
Program Management
- Assist the Senior Director of Sports and Competition in research, data entry, and implementation related to program initiatives.
- Manage Competition Assistant
- Manage Coach Handbook on the website including posting entry forms and other important documents as advised by supervisor
- Support Games Organizing Committee recruitment and attend all GOC meetings for State events.
- Oversee general programs bills/invoices.
- Van maintenance/repairs as needed
- Create and manage storage inventory and check-in/check-out list
- Provide support and assistance to Program personnel and to other departments as needed only when assigned by the supervisor
- Organize and manage Officials GOC upon creation
Sports/Competition/Clinics:
- Maintain and update equipment lists for competitions
- Manage select venues during classics at State and Regional Competitions
- Assist supervisor with all aspects of events including GMS management, coaches packets, officials recruitment and other needs
- Organize Sports clinics for Nuggets and Avs and others as assigned by supervisor
- Coordinate with Volunteer and Coach Development Manager on volunteer needs and assignments at State events
- Other duties as assigned
Coach Development:
- Assist with Coaches trainings
Position Requirements:
- You believe in spreading joy and are dedicated to the mission of Special Olympics and have a thirst to be at the heart of social change
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in related field
- Experience working with, and appreciation and respect for, individuals with intellectual disabilities
- You are an exceptional team player with a great work ethic
- You have excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- You are an outside-of-the-box thinker who thrives on innovation to drive mission success – even if it means we fail once in a while
- You are comfortable working independently and in a wide range of social and business settings
- You are professional, friendly, and enjoy networking, communicating, and engaging with internal and external constituencies
- You are proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- You are ready to support other departments and contribute to the overall team spirit at SOCO
- You have a sense of humor
- You have the ability to work weekends and evenings as needed, travel independently throughout the state, and lift and carry 30 lbs.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants will undergo a background check after conditional employment offer. Applicants must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license, (or willingness to obtain one within a month of employment) with a driving record that allows employees to be covered by agency auto insurance and drive agency vehicles (must be at least 21 years old) with at least 2 years of driving experience. Applicants must also have access to a personal vehicle to travel throughout the state. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental and Vision Insurance; Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401K plan with a 2% company match at the end of the year. SOCO has a “Flexible Time Off” policy, offers paid holidays, paid family leave, and employees are eligible for 5-week sabbatical every 5 years of service with the organization. Additionally, we offer flexible work hours as allowable per the job responsibilities and professional development opportunities annually. We are willing to consider candidates outside of Colorado but are unable to provide a relocation package for this position.
Compensation:
The Sports and Competition Manager position is a salaried full-time position with an annual salary range of $52,925 – $67,063. A bonus may be available dependent on organizational performance. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should email the following to HR@specialolympicsco.org:
– Cover letter (1-page or less) that includes why you want to join the Special Olympics Colorado team and why youfeel this position is a good fit for you.
– Resume
A complete application is required for consideration for this position.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Special Olympics Colorado is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Updated 9/2024