Program Specialist

Special Olympics New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 80,231,424; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics New York is seeking a Program Specialist for the Downstate region to support the state-level program by maintaining databases, records, and information systems.

You will work with the downstate program team, volunteers, athletes, and coaches to ensure smooth operations and data integrity. The role emphasizes inclusion and Unified sports in our mission, with four in-person days per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to train volunteers and athletes (≤140 chars)
• Computer, clerical and organization skills (≤140 chars)
• Knowledge and experience providing support to people with disabilities (≤140 chars)
• Understanding and experience with the mission of Special Olympics New York (≤140 chars)
• Proven ability in sports management, program planning and group dynamics (≤140 chars)
• Valid Driver’s License (≤140 chars)

Responsibilities

• Assist the downstate program team with volunteer management, coach education, outreach and competition.
• Contribute to planning, organization and implementation of the downstate program.
• Lead staff coordinating data entry for competition, athlete registration, and coaches certification (≤140 chars).
• Interact with staff, volunteers, vendors and agencies to disseminate materials and information (≤140 chars).
• Coordinate logistics for events including records, data, reports and information (≤140 chars).
• Support inclusive mission and Unified programming as part of core activities (≤140 chars).

Skills

Volunteer management

Coaching support

Data entry / data management

Communication skills

Disability awareness

Driver's license

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in related field

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Program Specialist, Downstate

CLASSIFICATION

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

LOCATION

Downstate – NY, NY

REPORTS TO

Director of Program

COMPENSATION

$23.00- $28.00

In Person/Remote Status

In-Person required 4 days a week minimum.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited college/university in physical education, sports management, recreation, special education or related area is preferred. Demonstrated computer skill using data management software is preferred. Prior experience as an athlete, coach and/or Special Olympics volunteer is preferred.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and provide instruction and training to volunteers and athletes.
• Computer, clerical and organization skills.
• Knowledge and experience providing support to people with disabilities.
• Understanding and experience with the mission and function of Special Olympics New York.
• Proven ability in sports management, program planning and group dynamics.
• A valid Driver’s License.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing support to the downstate program team by assisting and supporting all functions related to state level program. Primary responsibilities are to maintain and organize program databases, records, and information systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the downstate program team with all functions including volunteer management, coach education, outreach and competition.
• Contribute to the planning, organization and implementation of downstate program.
• Lead staff person coordinating all data entry for competition, athlete registration, and coaches certification.
• Interact with staff, volunteers, vendors etc. as delegated in the development and dissemination of materials and information regarding Special Olympic s Regional program to appropriate individuals and agencies.
• Coordinate logistics for events including the collection and management of pertinent records, data, reports and information.
• Inclusion, Unified Sports and the Unified Champion School programming are present and prioritized in the foundation of our core elemental movement, found embedded in our seasonal and annual calendar, and activity. All program staff members hold responsibilities collaterally and fundamentally for inclusive mission and the Unified programming.

In addition to the responsibilities identified above, may be requested or required to perform other duties and/or responsibilities, by management on a non regular basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires working both standing and sitting. Must be able to lift and carry light loads (5-30 pounds for short distances, approximately one block).

FLEXIBLE HOURS

Occasional travel and weekend/evening duties are required.

Special Olympics New York is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, neurodiversity, age, parental status, socio-economic background, military service, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.