Unified Champion Club Coordinator

Position

Club Coordinator – Unified Champions Club

Establish, lead, and coordinate the Unified Champions Club to promote social inclusion by joining adults with and without intellectual disabilities through recreational sports and other activities.

• Establish, coordinate, and lead programming for the Unified Champion Club.
• Support project management, program development, outreach and administration of all related functions including special partnerships, training, recreational activities, communication, recruitment, and safety as they are relevant to the partners/volunteers and athletes.
• Assess players/athletes and form Unified teams through screening, basic skills testing, and evaluations so athletes and partners are appropriately matched for Unified program using Special Olympics resources.
• Delegate authority and share major responsibilities with volunteers and shared staff to achieve organizational goals.
• Attend high school Unified School sporting events and meet with coaches to recruit athletes and partners for the growth and awareness of the program.
• Implement ongoing programming by following the AYCC’s session program calendar, and create and organize new programs and experiences for athletes and partners.
• Support fundraising events, projects, and donor outreach to sustain the Unified Champion Club.
• Market the program through social media, attending community and networking events, and through presentations at local businesses, organizations, and schools.
• Maintain ongoing communication and provide program updates with Special Olympics Maine.
• Recruit and manage volunteers, plan and schedule volunteers, orient and train volunteers, and complete required volunteer paperwork in a timely manner and in accordance with HR processes.

• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Have a desire and passion for social inclusion and equality for people of all abilities.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations with poise, tact and diplomacy
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, work independently and self-manage with accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, frequent change, delays and unexpected events
• Skilled in gathering data and creating meaningful reports that reflect program outcome
• Creative and critical thinking; must thrive on innovation to ensure mission success
• Exceptional attention to detail and high levels of organization
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work on a team

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Education, Health Promotion, Recreation, Physical Education, or Sports Management) or at least three (3) years of related experience in community and school settings.
• Current Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED and first aid certification or willingness to become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge of computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Google forms and documents.

• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is highly desired.
• At least 3 years’ experience in program, event, and/or sports management.
• Proven experience dealing with the public is required.

Part-time 20-30 hours per week. Work hours vary depending on programming. Some nights or weekends may be necessary.

• Mid-Senior level

• Part-time

• Other

• Education Management

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