Sports Program and Athlete Outreach Manager GLASA Let NO ONE Sit on the SIDELINES

Move United; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Program Manager to lead adaptive and Paralympic sports programming. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating various sports and wellness activities, ensuring quality delivery while fostering an inclusive environment for athletes with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching and leadership, alongside a commitment to promoting adaptive sports. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of athletes through innovative programming and community outreach. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing your career in sports management.

Benefits

Health care plan

Gas reimbursement for travel

Company Phone

401K

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Kinesiology or Sports Management.
• Minimum of one year of coaching or programming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement adaptive sports and wellness activities.
• Oversee intern programs and provide supervision to staff and volunteers.
• Prepare and monitor budget for programs and report updates.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Communication

Passion for Adaptive Sports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity
GLASA is seeking a Program Manager looking for a career in adaptive/para sports programming. The Program Manager will ensure GLASA’s adaptive recreation, Paralympic sports programs, and wellness activities are of the utmost quality and value to athletes who have a physical or visual disability.

Reports to Sr. Program Officer

Weekly Program Management

• Plan, implement and evaluate GLASA’s adaptive and para sports, recreation and wellness activities including weekly programs, injured military programming, clinics, and competitions. Larger programs may have shared responsibility with another Program staff member.
• Ensure quality delivery of the sport/program objectives.
• Provide on-going communication with staff, coaches, athletes and family members creating an excellent experience.
• Work with Program Operations Manager to coordinate facility needs, registration, membership and waivers and any other operational needs to support sports and programs.
• Provide Operations manager with information for team and individual travel for GLASA teams and athletes.
• Works with Sr. Program Officer to execute program strategy.
• Provide support for coaches for assigned programs
  • Work collaboratively with the program staff to support and recruit coaches.
  • May provide coaching and instruction for programs and clinics as needed.
  • Assure coaches are up to date regarding certifications, best practices and resources on training, mental health, and nutrition.
  • Work with coaches to offer a continuum of training and competition for the developmental to elite level athletes in a healthy and positive environment.
• Work closely with national governing bodies and other sports organizations to ensure compliance.
• Work with program staff on one-on-one outreach as well as outreach and education to medical facilities, schools, and other adaptive sports’ programs.

Management

• Oversee intern programs to include therapeutic recreation and other disciplines.
• Provide supervision to direct reports and guidance to volunteers, part-time staff and coaches of assigned programs.

Budget

• Prepare and monitor budget for own programs and programs of direct reports.
• Provide updates on programming and budget at Team and Board meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to travel to various sites to administer programs.
• 10% out of state travel.
• Nights and weekend required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds including loading trailers for weekly programs and event 2 – 3 times a week move adaptive equipment.
• Must be able to drive van/truck with trailer.
• Must be able to help with weekend events (10 – 12 annually).

Benefits include:

• Health care plan.
• Gas reimbursement for travel beyond normal commute.
• Company Phone.
• 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferably in Kinesiology, Adaptive Physical Education, Sports Management, Exercise Physiology, Therapeutic Recreation or related degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of coaching, leadership and/or programming experience required.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Office products.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work successfully both with a team and independently.
• Strong passion to support adaptive and Paralympic sports.

GLASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel selected on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. No recruiters please.