Program Manager (Valdosta Office)

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager (Valdosta)(Areas 7, 8, 10 & 11)
Reports To: Director of Programs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Direct Reports: 0

Department: Program Department

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Weekend availability 7:45am-3:45pm (M-Th) 7:45am-3:00pm(Friday)

Qualifications: 4-year College degree (Required) (Must be graduated) in a sports-related field. Special Olympics experience is a plus. This is not a remote position, this is an in-office position with some travel. 3 Weekends a year for State Games are required.

Summary: Implements and manages programs, training, and competitions in order to achieve quality growth by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Administrative duties 25%
• Manages and oversees programs at the area and local levels in Areas 7, 8, 10 & 11. (4 Areas).
• Responsible for assisting in the collection, reviewing, data entry and maintenance of paperwork for all State Games in the following Area’s: 7 and 8
• Attends one GOC meeting annually for Winter Games, Summer Games, and Fall Games.
• Write submit and notate 4 grants weekly (192 per year) and receives funding from 3.
• Schedule and make 4 annual presentations with a Global Messenger by December 1st.
• Responsible for activating and tracking the Young Athlete and Head Start Programs.
• Assists programs, management teams, outreach, accreditation, competitions, paperwork, training, evaluation and other duties as needed.
• Responsible for troubleshooting problems that arise in all areas.
• Speaks at public events, participates at event booths, coordinates mailings, TV and radio ads as needed.
• Evaluates competitions, meetings and progress of agencies.
• Responsible for communicating with and the training of the Local Coordinators and Management Team members.
• Responsible for Outreach/Growth of Programs, per the Strategic Plan, by developing, registering and training programs, recruiting/registering athletes, families, volunteers and unified sports partners and securing training facilities as needed.
• Responsible for promoting, strengthening and increasing the number of accredited programs.
• Supports the Program Department activities.
• Implement Strategic and other SOGA driven plans as it coincides with your position and with your department.
• Update Special Olympics Georgia statistics page monthly.
• Some travel as well as night and weekend commitments as needed.
• Supports state games and events as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands: The SOGA team member is occasionally required to lift 50 pounds or more.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Special Olympics Georgia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general sports periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, and contractual documents. Ability to write concise reports, business correspondence, and newsletter articles. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions/complaints from coordinators, coaches, family members, volunteers, business contacts or the general public.

Computer Skills: Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the position's exclusive standards. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their manager.

Approved: 9/12/2023

Acknowledged: SOGA Team Member Date 9/12/2023

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 - $42,500.00 per year

Benefits: Provided after a waiting period:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Long term disability

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability Required

COVID-19 considerations:

All SOGA Team members are fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 Vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Valdosta, GA 31602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide three references (not related to you)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Valdosta, GA 31602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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