Director of Sports Job at Special Olympics Louisiana, Covington, LA

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  • Special Olympics Louisiana
  • Covington, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000

Company Overview

Special Olympics Louisiana transforms lives through the power of sports. As part of the world's largest organization for people with intellectual disabilities, we provide year-round sports training and competition to empower athletes, foster inclusion, and build strong communities.

Position Summary

The Director of Sports, Training, and Competition oversees all aspects of sports programming in Louisiana. This role is crucial in ensuring quality competitions, athlete development, and volunteer engagement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Program Management: Oversee day-to-day sports operations, ensuring compliance with Special Olympics International and Louisiana policies.
  • Competition Coordination: Coordinate state, regional, national, and international competitions, including athlete and coach registration.
  • Volunteer Engagement: Recruit, train, and support volunteers to fulfill various roles in sports.
  • Athlete Development: Promote athlete participation in sports and community activities, including Young Athletes programs.
  • Coach Development: Coordinate ongoing coach education virtually and in-person, providing top-level communication at all times.
  • Resource Management: Manage sports equipment, facilities, and budgets.
  • Event Management: Lead event planning and execution, including securing venues, officials, and medical personnel.
  • Data Management: Utilize athlete and coach databases to manage data, and track participation and performance.
  • Administrative Tasks: Handle administrative duties such as contract management, invoice processing, and report generation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (in Sports Management/Administration preferred)
  • 5+ years of sports competition experience
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Experience managing diverse teams and volunteers
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and sports database software
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel frequently

Physical Requirements

  • Sedentary work, with occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Special Olympics of Louisiana offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, 401(k) and a positive work environment. It is the policy of SOLA to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, SOLA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

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