Sport Development - Edmonton

Special Olympics is accepting applications for a full-time permanent position in Sport Development in the Edmonton office. Special Olympics is a charitable sport organization which provides sport training and competitive opportunities to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Currently, the Edmonton area offers 35 sport programs with more than 500 athletes participating throughout the year.

This position will be responsible for the following areas:

• Coordinating and managing all sport programs and development of new programs including recruitment of athletes and volunteers
• Management of tournaments in Edmonton and those attended in Alberta
• Maintaining a leadership role in working with coaches and volunteers
• Liaise with generic sport clubs and other agencies for integration opportunities
• Development of new initiatives, and execution of plans
• Monitoring and reporting related to program status, statistics and new developments. 

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Post-secondary education in sport and recreation or related field is an asset.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work both individually and with a team
• Experience working in a sport development
• An understanding of a multi-sport environment, competitions, and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD)
  
• Knowledge of individuals with a disability and sport implications
• Proficiency with office computer equipment and software

Submit resume, cover letter and salary expectations to: 

Special Olympics Alberta, 11759 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6

Or email in PDF or Word Format to:   info@specialolympics.ab.ca