There is an exciting new position for volunteers who are passionate about their sport. Special Olympics Ontario is looking to fill the roles of "Sport Technical Consultant" for each sport included at the Kingston Provincial Spring Games. This unique role will see volunteers involved directly in their sport, offering technical expertise to the Games Organizing Committee on such topics as scheduling, competition format, and venue standards.The deadline for applications is October 7th.

I. Overview

Special Olympics Ontario is a provincial not for profit organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability through sport.  The 2012 Special Olympics Provincial Spring Games will be taking place in Kingston from May 29^th to June 3^rd 2012.  The Kingston Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police are the hosts in partnership with the City of Kingston and Queens University.  A Games Organizing Committee has been formed from members of the Kingston and Nappanee Police Services, the City as well as leaders from the community who will coordinate, plan and execute the Games.  There will be over 790 athletes and 250 coaches participating in this event and the athletes will be competing in 6 sports.

II. Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Field Services, the Games Coordinator is responsible for providing the secretarial and administrative support to the Games Organizing Committee.  Some of the responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to the Games Organizing Committee by preparing agendas, taking and distribution of minutes to the various committees;
• Assist in daily operation of the Games office prior to, during and after the Games;
• Provide information and assistance to all calls and walk-in visits to the office;
• Maintain a complete directory of all Games volunteers, sponsors and other contacts;
• Assist the volunteer committee with photo accreditation;
• Manage communication which includes sorting mail, email and telephone calls;
• Trouble shoot when needed;
• Work closely with the outreach committee to include projects related to school youth development and youth athlete recruitment;

·         Work closely with the Fundraising Sub-Committee to ensure an effective corporate sponsorship and fundraising program is in place and financial targets are met;

• Develop an overall organizational plan with timelines;
• Review and ensure adherence to all aspects of the GOC / Special Olympics Ontario Games Agreement and Provincial Games Resource Manual
• Monitor and evaluate the activities of all GOC divisions, noting the overlaps and co-ordinating the many independent tasks which constitute each divisions area of responsibility
• Review all Games external communications to ensure a consistent representation of the Special Olympics Movement in Ontario and the Games mission.

Skills Required:

General standards and Requirements: 

• Volunteer and work experience in volunteer management or sport related field.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in related field.
• Have at least two project management experiences
• Personable and enjoys working with people
• Presents with a positive self-image
• Exceptionally organized
• Excellent written and oral communications skills 
• Efficient with computers and various soft ware
• Demonstrated ability for written/verbal presentations.
• Experience working with volunteer committees
• Experience working with special needs populations would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work flexible and weekend hours
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to submit to police records with a clear record(will do in house)
• Self-directed and self-starter

Physical Skills and Abilities required to do the postion:

·         Work is performed mainly in an office enviroment and requires prolonged period of time using a computer, keyboard and screen. 

·         Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities as well as grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing reports and presentations.

·         Memory must facilitate positive attention to numerous tasks and a multitude of detail.

This is a one year contract with an anualised salary rate of $36,000.00

Start Date: August 1^st 2011

Finish Date – July 31^st 2012

Email resume and cover letter to humanresources@specialolympicsontario.com

C/O 2012 Kingston Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Spring Games Selection Committee

Please note that:

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview in Kingston on July 18^th and 19^th 2011.