Unified Sports Program Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Special Olympics Alberta Full time

**About the Position**:
The Unified Sports Program Coordinator is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the Special Olympics Unified Sports program and ASAA Para Sports Program in high schools throughout the province. This collaborative position is shared between Special Olympics Alberta and ASAA, with the coordinator working primarily from the ASAA office located in Edmonton, Alberta.

This role requires a dynamic individual who can seamlessly integrate the objectives of both organizations to foster the growth and inclusivity of Unified Sports programs within Alberta's high schools. The coordinator will play a pivotal role in creating a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports and teamwork.

**About the Organizations**:
Special Olympics Alberta is part of the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries -- and millions more volunteers and supporters. Special Olympics delivers world-class sport programs to people with intellectual disabilities of all ages and a wide range of abilities daily in communities and schools across Alberta. For more information, please visit: or.

The Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) is the governing body for high school sport in the province of Alberta, administering provincial championships in 12 sports for over 380 member schools. The Association provides ongoing assistance to School Administrators, Athletic Directors coaches and others who seek to provide the best possible experience to Alberta’s high school student athletes. For more information, please visit:.

**Responsibilities**:
The Unified Sports Program Coordinator will:
1. Support Growth of Special Olympics Unified Sports:

- Recruit new ASAA member schools to participate in Unified Sports and provide training for schools to conduct Unified Events.
- Assist Alberta high schools in expanding existing Special Olympics Unified Sports programs across the province.

2. Event Coordination and Planning:

- Collaborate with schools and coaches to coordinate, plan, and execute various Special Olympics Unified Sports events.

3. ASAA Championships Involvement:

- Contribute to the organization and integration of Unified Sports and para events at ASAA provincial championships.

4. Program Monitoring and Metrics:

- Track program participation and provide specific metrics on program participants and growth.

5. Partnership Development:

- Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with other sport organizations (ASRAB, TSC, Edmonton T&F Council, Canada Sports Hall of Fame).

6. Grant Applications and Budget Management:

- Create and monitor the Unified Sports budget, allocating funds for different events.

7. Coordination and Communication:

- Coordinate and attend regular meetings between Unified Sports and Special Olympics Alberta.
- Provide assistance to ASAA and Special Olympics Alberta as needed.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills and the ability to do work in a team environment.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field.
- Experience in event planning is mandatory; prior tournament planning experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and be comfortable with provincial travel.

**To apply**:
**John Paton, ASAA Executive Director**

Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association

11759 Groat Road

Edmonton, AB, T5M 3K6

Website:
**Salary**: From $50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5M 3K6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-23



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