TriCounty Athlete Leadership Coordinator (ALPS)

The Athlete Leadership Coordinator (ALPS) advocates for athlete leaders by facilitating the Special Olympics’ Athlete Leadership programs to athletes in their local area. The Athlete Leadership Coordinator will act as a liaison between athlete leaders, their families, community groups, their designated AMT and the state office. They also provide leadership to volunteers assisting with various aspects of organizing Athlete Leadership and support Athlete Leaders who sit on the Area Management Team.

• Organize training dates, facilities and help co-facilitate Athlete Leadership training in the local area.
• Recruit and schedule athletes for speaking engagements and practice with athletes prior to speaking events.
• Document and send reports of athletes used in the local area so the SOMT staff can keep an updated list of athletes used for leadership opportunities.
• The Athlete Representative supports local athletes by acting as the liaison and voice for the Area athlete population to the AMT. The ALPS Coordinator would support the Athlete Representative in getting their report ready for the monthly meetings.
• The Athlete Leadership Coordinator should attend monthly AMT meetings to support the Athlete Representative as well as give updated information on the past and future events happening in the local area.