COMPETITION COORDINATOR

Position Description
Responsible for the planning and organizing of all Area/County or City competitions and offer statewide opportunities for athletes in compliance with NBG Rules, SOI Rules and SOPA Polices.

Responsibilities:
I. Supervise and appoint the Competition Committee.
A. Recruit, screen, and appoint the Sports Committee.
B. Chair the Sports Committee with the Training Coordinator.

II. As Chair of Sports Committee:
A. Assess needs of Area/County competitions.
B. Assess Area/County athlete profile to determine appropriate sports to introduce to the Area/County competition schedule with Training Coordinator.
C. Work with Training Coordinator to ensure appropriate training, through training schools, is established for all coaches.
D. Develop a complete schedule of competitions, which is disseminated to Area/County volunteers and SOPA.
E. Publicize competition opportunities.
F. Provide competitions for all levels (from MATP to Unified).

III. Secure qualified individuals to serve as Sports Directors and Games Directors.
A. Recruit prospective individuals from professional groups, colleges, universities and high schools as well as other resources to direct training and provide competition with each Special Olympic sport, with assistance from the SOPA Field Director, and with the Volunteer Coordinator or Training Coordinator when needed.
B. Recruit, screen and appoint individuals to serve as Games Directors for Area/County competitions or multi county competitions in conjunction with Training Coordinator and the Volunteer Coordinator when needed.

IV. Establish a Games Management Team and ensure preparation or coordination for each Area/County competition as prescribed by SOPA with Games Director.
A. Ensure appropriate training, prepare for each aspect of the competition and evaluate.
B. Ensure appropriate training of Games Management Team and Games Director in cooperation with the Training Coordinator.
C. Utilize the “Special Olympics Games and Competition Guide”, appropriate NGB rules, SOI rules, and take advantage of Games Management Training when offered.
D. Ensure appropriate conduct according to SOPA and SOI rules. Acts as Crisis Manager when needed.

V. Communicate with SOPA regarding Sports and competition guidelines.
A. Complete the necessary forms and paper work by stated deadline.
B. Ensure inherence to National Governing Body, Summer, Fall, and Winter Rules Book.
C. Enforce SOPA Code of Conduct and develop procedures for misconduct.
D. Communicate and adhere to SOPA Policies regarding SOPA competitions.
E. Develop registration materials and ensure results to all necessary parties.
F. Ensure a qualified Head of Delegation attends all events.

VI. Prepares Sports and Competition Budget:
A. Presents budgetary needs to manager for approval and incorporation into the Area/County budget.
B. Includes long range budget, and ensures sufficient funds for each competition.
C. Follows proper channels, divides each budget into line items (i.e., food, facilities, equipment, etc.).

Manages: The Game Director, the Competition Committee, and volunteers working with competition.
Supervisor: Area/County or City Manager

REQUIRED PAPER WORK BY POSITION
Complete schedule of competitions.
Prepares Competition Budget.

 SOPA Database Permission Level:
Report of expiration dates, city, sex, and age by sport