Sports & Programs Intern
Department: Sports & Programs Reports to: Director of Sports & Competition
Status: Part-time seasonal, unpaid Supervisory Responsibility: None
JOB SUMMARY
The Sports & Programs Intern will assist with the planning and implementation of Special Olympics training and competition events. Appropriate assignments can be developed for students majoring in: sports management, sports marketing, event management, physical education, adaptive physical education, non-profit management, special education, and recreation.
PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS AND TASKS
- Event Management
Participate in development, planning, and execution of events. Coordinate communication with Area and County Programs regarding the event. Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers needed for implementation. Collect and process entry data. Complete event evaluation with staff, volunteers, and participants. Events that interns coordinate will vary based on time of year, intern’s interest, and the needs of Special Olympics.
- Sports Management
Help oversee and run specific sport competitions from planning stage to implementations stage. Oversee sports management teams that assists with implementation of sport competitions.
- Project Assistance
Assist as needed with other Special Olympics projects. This could include learning and using Games Management System (computer software used for divisioning athletes in competitions) office/administrative tasks, loading and unloading, physical set-up of venues, and customer service.
- Administration/Budgets
Participate in staff meetings (generally Wednesday mornings), participate in Sport Department meetings (generally held on Tuesday mornings), Special Olympics training, and other activities associated with the general operation of Special Olympics.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge: Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.; knowledge of Publisher not required but helpful)
- Skills: Written communication, detail-oriented, interpersonal skills, flexible
SPECIAL DEMANDS/OPPORTUNITIES
- Some weekend and evening work
- Occasional travel in-state
- Must complete Online Trainings in VMS (Application, Background Check, Coach/Volunteer Orientation(CVO), Online Protective Behaviors(OPB), and Concussion Awareness)
- Flexible hours, based on student’s requirements and schedule
- Assignments can be tailored to meet the student’s personal interests or specific educational requirements
For more information contact:
Savannah Vaughn
Manager of Sports and Volunteers
(317) 328-2017 ext. 1250
svaughn@soindiana.org
