Local Program Coordinator - Liberal, KS
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Kansas
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PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Local Program Coordinator is the designated representative of Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) who has the responsibility for successfully implementing Special Olympics activities within his/her assigned geographic area (typically a city or county), providing for sports training and competition opportunities for athletes who have intellectual disabilities.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
* Management of local program structure and activity
* Support mission statement and goals and ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Special
Olympics Incorporated and SOKS.
* Ensure that all citizens with intellectual disabilities within the geographic area have the opportunity to
participate in the local program.
* Recruiting, training and managing local committee members and others as needed.
* Maintain and submit proper records of participating athletes.
* Maintain and submit volunteer screening information.
* Submit paperwork on a timely basis including but not limited to athlete census, event registration, athlete
and volunteer registration, and finance forms.
* Manage competition progress from local to state level.
* Provide SOKS with local program data as requested; (e. g. in-kind contribution records, fundraising
applications, equipment inventory).
* Manage centralized bank account provided by SOKS.
More opportunities with Special Olympics Kansas
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Kansas
Location:
5280 FOXRIDGE DR, MISSION, KS 66202, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community
Description
Special Olympics Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. Offering year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Kansas is a platform for acceptance and inclusion as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in the state - regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
LiberalLiberal, KS 67901
DATE POSTED
October 19, 2022
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Basketball
- Coaching
- Outdoor Recreation
- Swimming
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours per week but varies per program
- Prior experience with Special Olympics, a nonprofit organization or sports organization preferred. Ability to supervise and effectively delegate to committee members and other volunteers. The ability to communicate openly and in a timely manner.