Sports Administration Manager — Events & Data Coordination

Special Olympics Florida, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Special Olympics Florida, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Sports Administration – Area 7 to support operations in Florida. The role focuses on coordinating program needs, registrations, and competition logistics across exhibitions, regional, and state events.

You will oversee delegation registrations, track athlete participation, and ensure compliance with sports rules and policies while collaborating with the Sr. Manager to meet equipment and uniform needs.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, written, and presentation skills.
• Extensive computer experience in word processing, database input, and management, and Microsoft Suite required.
• Knowledge of GMS (Special Olympics software) is preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate efficient time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Regular attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate consistently with Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition to coordinate and assess program needs.
• Manage the process of data entry and maintenance of athlete medical records, volunteer, and coach paperwork.
• Work collaboratively with the Sr. Manager, Sports Training & Competition to prepare and execute exhibition and regional competitions.
• Directly oversee delegation registration process for all exhibition, regional, and state competitions.
• Tasks include managing quota allotment, transportation scheduling, participant registration, and delegation housing.
• Conduct preliminary divisioning for all exhibition and regional competitions.
• Print and prepare all competition-related paperwork and equipment including heat sheets, schedules, office supplies, and start lists.
• Ensure coaches are properly up to date in terms of sport-specific certifications, Class A forms, and Protective Behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Suite

GMS (Special Olympics software)

Database management

Job description

Special Olympics Florida, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Sports Administration – Area 7 to support operations in Florida. The role focuses on coordinating program needs, registrations, and competition logistics across exhibitions, regional, and state events.

You will oversee delegation registrations, track athlete participation, and ensure compliance with sports rules and policies while collaborating with the Sr. Manager to meet equipment and uniform needs.