Job Title: Sports Manager (Winter Games/Southeast Powerlifting)
Reports To: Vice President of Sports
FLSA Status: Exempt
Direct Reports: 0
Department: Sports and Training Department
Summary: Implements sports programming, trainings and competitions in order to achieve quality sports events by performing the following duties:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Implement, direct and evaluate all aspects of the State Winter Games/Southeast Power lifting
- Responsible for conducting the inventory and purchase of all awards medals/ribbons and equipment to include awards stands/boxes, flags, flag stands, PA Systems, backdrops and plants/flowers for all State Games and place order annually
- Organizes, prints, packages and distributes State Games Delegates, SOGA Team and GOC credentials for State Summer Games (January) and State Fall Games (October).
- Responsible for organizing the Signage, Opening Ceremony (including Grand Marshall and Emcee)/Dance, and Olympic Town for State Summer Games and Fall Games.
- Responsible for the creating/sending out the press release for Winter Games
- Oversees online registration process for State Summer Games with GMS7, increasing number of agencies each year per each games.
- Responsible for the annual SOGA/SOI Sports/Census Report.
- Plans and implements 3/4 GOC meetings per assigned games. (to be pre-approved by supervisor)
- Manage all aspects of SO College Program, activating 1-2 programs per year with activating unified partners
- Assists programs in setting up training schedules, recruiting coaches and securing training facilities as needed for Coaches Clinics.
- Write submit and notate 5 grants per week (Wednesdays) and receive funding from 4.
- Schedule and make 7 annual presentations with a Global Messenger by December 10th
- Schedule and oversee all aspects of 8 Coaches Clinics to include GMS training in the State (to include 2 virtually).
- Schedule and oversee all aspects of 4 Invitationals.
- Assist Vice President of Sports and Training with all aspects of Coaches Education including the database maintenance, registration, payment collection and coach certification/re-certification in each sport offered in the State.
- Assist Vice President of Sports and Training with all aspects of the database maintenance, registration and coach certification/re-certification in each sport offered in the State.
- Implement and update the SOGA Sports Plan.
- Conduct bi-annual Warehouse organization/clean-up and Pod Organization and purging.
- Assist with the annual Sports calendar with dates and deadlines for all State Games & Sports Events.
- Manage the wish list for the assigned state games to include the reviewing and dissemination of all completed games paperwork and assessment fee
- Update all Sports rules in manuals and on website and coordinate State Games Rules committee for assigned state games
- Exercises discretion and judgment in negotiating, procuring and evaluating all hotel contracts for the assigned State Games and provides a copy to the Chief Operating Officer for review before signing.
- Responsible for the updating and distribution of generic State Games forms for assigned State Games
- Preparing the Information Guide for assigned State Game including revisions, printing and placing on the Website
- Input statistics monthly for assigned items
- Responsible for developing and following budget plans for assigned events / projects / State Games.
- Assist with processing State Games forms in 4 assigned Areas, 4, 13, 18
- Prepare equipment and venue boxes for assigned State Game
- Maintain personal budget and submit purchase orders and expense authorization forms when necessar
- Provide support to the Area/Local GOC Training Chairpersons to assist with the implementation of coach’s clinics, etc. throughout the State if needed.
- Responsible for all organizational E-Blasts (Usually 2 per Games)
- Manage the athlete intern in Atlanta on Tuesday
- Oversees and reviews Accounting U Drive monthly
- Some travel as well as night and weekend commitments as needed
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additional requirements are time management and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, handling multiple projects simultaneously and strong interpersonal skills. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
4-year College degree in sports related field. Special Olympics experience a plus and 4 to 5 years of direct and successful employee management.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Special Olympics Georgia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general sports periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports and contractual documents. Ability to write concise reports, business correspondence, and newsletter articles. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions/complaints from coordinators, coaches, family members, volunteers, business contacts or the general public.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect needed information and data, analyze information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to handle the demands and stress pertaining to duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Computer Skills:
Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher
Physical Demands:
The SOGA Team Member is frequently required to lift 50 pounds or more.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
