SOBC - South Okanagan offers year-round sports programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are looking for a Local Coordinator to be part of our committee that helps with the local operations and administration behind the scenes.
Areas of Responsibility:
• Oversee and participate in the operation of the Local
• Engage in continuous learning about Special Olympics events and organizational goals
• Educate coaches and volunteers within the community of the committee’s goals
• Assist Special Olympics staff in achieving and implementing initiatives at the grassroots level
• Represent the Local's point of view at regional & provincial meetings
• Actively communicate with the Provincial Office and Regional Coordinators, and in turn relay information in a timely manner to appropriate volunteers
• Be the main contact for the Local and connect information to appropriate people
• Provide direction and guidance to volunteers within the Local in respect to their specific duties. Assist in finding answers when questions arise, and encourage continuous learning for coaches, volunteers, and athletes.
Specific Accountabilities:
• Schedule, set agendas for and chair a minimum of 10 regular meetings per year
• Provide leadership to the Local Committee
• Attend Regional meetings and conferences
• Represent the Local's point of view at regional meetings and to actively communicate with Provincial Office and Regional Coordinator
• Lead Annual planning for the Local with input from coaches and the committee
• Lead development of an annual plan & budget for the Local in consultation with the Local Committee and the SOBC Community Development Coordinator
• Communicate with all committee members, including guiding and directing them with their specific duties
• Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all Accreditation documents are sent to the Community Development Coordinator by specified deadlines after gaining input from the rest of the local committee
• Plan an Annual Meeting between May 1st and June 30th, ensure that meeting is publicized (Facebook, newspaper, etc.) 30 days prior to the meeting
Please send us your resume at engagement@specialolympics.bc.ca. Thank you for your interest!
