Director of Coach Development

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Senior Director of Sports and Competition

Full Time Exempt

Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) seeks a passionate Director of Coach Development to support our organization’s sports programs. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a proven history and passion for recruiting, training, and supporting coaches. This includes but is not limited to producing rostering, ordering equipment and uniforms, running coach clinics, and monitoring coach training and certificate levels.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with coaches, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and equipped to deliver high‑quality training.
• Provide timely updates to Area Directors and coaches regarding schedules, rule changes, training opportunities, and competition logistics.
• Produce rosters and reports for coaches in a timely manner.
• Track coach attendance and identify gaps of need.
• Develop a coach recruitment strategy and fill coaching gaps identified.
• Create pathways for coach advancement (e.g., mentorship, certification levels, leadership roles).
• Develop internal coach training materials or resources to support consistent statewide implementation.
• Lead statewide regional clinics and conferences.
• Stay current on best practices in adaptive sports, coaching education, and inclusive programming.
• Oversee inventory of sport equipment and uniforms. Coordinate replacement or upgrades as needed.
• Offer sports in accordance with Special Olympics Inc., Special Olympics North America, & SODE rules and standards.
• Assist in mid-season qualifiers, state‑level competitions, event logistics, and operations.
• Assist in athlete and team divisioning for competitions.
• Support SODE participation in higher‑level competitions (regional, USA Games, and World Games)
• Provide a safe and meaningful experience for all athletes, volunteers, and spectators.
• Support annual collection and analyzation of participant data for yearly census, accreditation, and annual report.
• Attend department, staff, and regional meetings.
• Support other SODE events including major sports competitions and fundraisers.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in sports management, non‑profit management, human services, or a related area.
• Established proficiency and practical experience in event planning and management.
• Project management experience and highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt easily in fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with assorted levels of audiences, while appreciating and understanding different opinions.
• Maturity of judgment, high level of accuracy and close attention to detail, with strong ethical sense to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proven ability to work as a team player with various groups and organizations.
• Understanding of the mission and function of Special Olympics Delaware.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work a 40+ hour work week; night and weekend work will be required frequently.
• Able to lift and move 25‑50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Salary range $50,000 - $70,000
• Full Medical & Dental Benefits, 100% covered for individuals
• Longevity Bonuses, Life insurance, 401k Match, Paid Time Off

• Nights and weekends as needed

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

President & CEO

david.halley

❖ Special Olympics Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on any characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

❖ Special Olympics has the right to change job duties at any time, and this job description is not designed to cover every requirement of the job.

❖ Employment with Special Olympics Delaware is at will. "Employment at will" means that an employee may end his/her employment at any time for any reason, and that the employer may terminate an employee at any time for any reason, with or without cause.