Community Needs From: HoundsConnect

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