Special Olympics North Carolina - Sport Management Team Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer-driven, non-profit organization. Role Sport Management Team (SMT) Member Start Date / End Date Ongoing, based on availability Time Commitment Flexible - approximately 1-2 hours every other week during your sport’s season and depending on your availability. Volunteers Needed 3-5 per sport (sports listed in application section, below) Age Requirement 18+ Make a Positive Impact on Special Olympics NC athletes! Consider joining Special Olympics North Carolina as a Sport Management Team Member. SMT volunteers play a critical role in creating high-quality, inclusive sports experiences for athletes across the state. Choose Your Focus Area Competition and Training Support the planning and execution of competitions for your assigned sport to ensure alignment with Special Olympics rules, consistency, and a high-quality athlete experience. Coach Education Lead virtual and/or in-person trainings, share best practices, and support the development of coaches statewide. What We’re Looking For Volunteers should have strong experience and knowledge of their sport and a passion for advancing the Special Olympics mission. Backgrounds may include High school or collegiate coaching and/or officiating Competitive participation in the sport Recreational or competitive sport management Professional instruction Local program coaching Key Traits Detail-oriented, leadership, flexible and collaborative. What To Expect Lead virtual or in-person coach training prior to the sport's season Participate in a few virtual evening Games Management Team meetings (approximately one hour each) leading up to the state tournament Provide on-site competition support at a major event Summer Games (late May in the Raleigh area) Fall Tournament (early-mid November in the Charlotte Area) #J-18808-Ljbffr Special Olympics North Carolina