Assistant Director - Region F, Sports and Competition

TITLE: Assistant Director - Region F, Sports and Competition 

Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit sports organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports to a community of more than 60,000 traditional athletes, Young Athletes, Unified partners, coaches, volunteers, and more. It strives to be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year-round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. As a part of the Special Olympics Illinois team, you’ll join an energetic and hard-working group of individuals committed to transforming the lives of those we serve.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director - Region F, Sports and Competition at Special Olympics Illinois, oversees and manages the organization's year-round sports programs in Region F (inclusive of Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark and Warren counties in Illinois), ensuring they align with strategic goals and maintain high standards. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including managing sports competitions, overseeing funding sources, outreach efforts, and fostering relationships with region coaches, families, staff, and external partners. The Assistant Director - Region F also contributes to the overall success of the organization by monitoring progress, driving results, and ensuring the financial integrity of the program. 

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Program Management: Oversees all aspects of Special Olympics Illinois' year-round sports program in Region F, including sports competitions and related activities. 
• Strategic Goal Achievement: Works with senior leadership to achieve strategic goals.
• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with Region staff and external partners to ensure policies and procedures are followed and event execution is effective and positive.  
• Event Support: Assists in planning, organizing, and executing sports events, including managing logistics, volunteer coordination, and communication. 
• Financial Oversight: Contributes to the monitoring and management of funding sources and financial records related to sports programs. 
• Outreach and Inclusion: Focuses on reaching underserved populations and promoting the organization's mission of inclusion and equality.
• Team Leadership: Provides support and guidance to the Director - Region F.
• Promoting the Mission: Ensures that all activities align with Special Olympics Illinois' core values of acceptance, inclusion, and the power of sports. 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree: (strongly recommended).
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in event management and volunteer coordination.
• Knowledge of Special Olympics programs and initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong social media skills is a plus. 

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Based in our Region F Office in the Quad Cities with frequent work throughout Region F. Region F covers Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark and Warren counties in Illinois. 
• Reports to: Director - Region F
• Monday through Friday with frequent evenings and weekends as position demands
• Independent in-state travel frequently required, including some overnight and weekend travel as an essential function of position
• Physical mobility required: must be able to climb stairs, assist in setup and breakdown at events, stand or sit for long periods of time, and load and unload vehicles
• Medium work required, which involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; requires a good deal of walking, standing, and/or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls; includes sedentary work
• Close visual acuity required to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; operating motor vehicles
• First Aid/CPR Training and Certification required or willing to obtain within the first six months; must be able and willing to effectively administer First Aid/CPR on-site during events
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• Offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a background check

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Rate

$55,000 - $73,000

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Benefits 

• This full-time position includes an excellent compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, voluntary disability insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, generous paid time off benefits, and more. 

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Special Olympics Illinois is committed to building a diverse, creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that is dedicated to our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued and fulfilled. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.

Special Olympics Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.