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LOCATION: Glacier Area

The Local Program Coordinator (LPC) -for Young Adults Team-
is responsible for the creation and overall management of their designated Special Olympics team. The LPC ensures that volunteers and athletes are prepared to participate in year-round local and state competitions and events. Depending on the size of the team, an LPC can manage a team alone or with the help of an Assistant LPC to provide general oversight for all team operations.

PRIMARY DUTIES:
 Team Creation: Work with local colleges and the local community to build the first Young Adults Team for the Glacier region of Special Olympics Montana

 General Team Oversight: Create and maintain a healthy environment for athletes in which they can develop new skills, train for competition, be part of a community, and participate in leadership opportunities

 Athlete Management & Recruitment: Work to recruit new athletes and retain participation of current team members

 Volunteer & Coach Management & Recruitment: Work to recruit new volunteers and retain current volunteers and coaches. Provide ongoing training resources and support to coaches

 Competition Registration: Ensure that all athletes are registered to participate in state and local
competitions

 Communication: Oversee all communication with athletes, families, volunteers, care providers and the
general public regarding team actitivities

 Fundraising: Assist team with participation in Special Olympics Montana local and statewide fundraisers to
ensure team can participate in competition year-round

 Financial Management: Responsible for developing and managing an annual team budget as well as
collection of donations/contributions and submission of funds requests to the local area management team