Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition -West Coast

Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition –West Coast Department: Programs Supervisor: Regional Director Job Role The Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition is responsible for creating quality competition opportunities and ensuring year-round training options exist for athletes and volunteers within assigned areas. Additionally, the Sr. Manager Sport Training & Competition is tasked with managing the sports staff within assigned areas. Qualifications BS/BA preferred 5+ year’s office experience Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented Good written and communication skills, including tele/video conferencing methods Extensive computer experience in word processing, database input and management, Microsoft Suite required Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects including the handling of routine administrative paperwork, phone calls and filing. Produce ad hoc reports as required. Interest in sports and/or intellectual disabilities helpful, but not required Knowledge of Games Management System (GMS) preferred Regular attendance required Responsibilities Oversee the planning and implementation of all Special Olympic Florida training and competitions in assigned areas, ensuring a high-quality experience for all participants Directly manage sports training and competition in Areas 5 & 7 Secure Exhibition and Regional Games site venues, insurance, and EMT services Supervise Managers of Sports Administration and Managers of Sports Training and Competition in assigned areas Ensure that all staff is properly trained on Special Olympics Florida policies and procedures and office protocol Maintain current knowledge of Special Olympics Florida sports rules, policies, and procedures Lead team meetings to ensure progress toward strategic goals and timely planning for competitions Lead after‑action meetings following each competition to ensure thoughtful and thorough reflection and necessary adjustments in future planning Send post‑event surveys to all stakeholders and analyze results Collaborate with Regional Director to develop comprehensive post‑event reports to illustrate event successes, challenges, survey results, and finances. Work collaboratively with Managers of Sports Administration to ensure all athlete forms are processed and cleared within the set deadlines Monitor sports training and competition calendar to adhere to all deadlines Ensure coaches are properly trained in all SOFL policies and procedures including but not limited to sport rules, general rules, administrative processes, communication procedures, travel policy, and housing policy Oversee competition preparation in GMS Oversee delegation registration for all levels of competition Oversee the inventory management of equipment, banners, awards, uniforms, and other items Contract with food vendors and devise meal plans, costs, and menus. Ensure that special dietary needs are met Ability to travel on bi‑weekly basis to offices in the assigned region Attend Exhibition, Regional, and State Games Other duties as assigned Special Requirements Must be able to travel and complete weekend and evening duties as assigned Must be able to lift 50 lbs Status: Full‑time exempt position Salary: Based on experience #J-18808-Ljbffr Special Olympics Florida