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Special Olympics North Carolina - Sport Management Team Volunteers Needed!

Remote, Volunteer must be in North Carolina, US
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  • Details

    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disability, Sports & Recreation
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Join the Special Olympics NC Sport Management Team!

    Role: Sport Management Team (SMT) Member

    Start Date / End Date: Ongoing, based on availability

    Time Commitment: Flexible - approximately 1-2 hours every other week during your sport’s season and depending on your availability.

    Volunteers Needed: 3-5 per sport (sports listed in application section, below)

    Age Requirement: 18+

    Make a Positive Impact on Special Olympics NC athletes!

    If you have a passion for sports and want to give back in a meaningful way,

    consider joining Special Olympics North Carolina as a Sport Management Team

    Member. SMT volunteers play a critical role in creating high-quality, inclusive

    sports experiences for athletes across the state.

    Choose Your Focus Area:

    • Competition and Training
      • Support the planning and execution of competitions for your assigned sport to ensure alignment with Special Olympics rules, consistency, and a high-quality athlete experience.
    • Coach Education
      • Lead virtual and/or in-person trainings, share best practices, and support the development of coaches statewide.

    What We’re Looking For:

    Volunteers should have strong experience and knowledge of their sport and a passion for advancing the Special Olympics mission. Backgrounds may include:

    • High school or collegiate coaching and/or officiating
    • Competitive participation in the sport
    • Recreational or competitive sport management
    • Professional instruction
    • Local program coaching

    Key Traits: Detail-oriented, leadership, flexible and collaborative.

    What to Expect:

    • Lead virtual or in-person coach training prior to the sport's season
    • Participate in a few virtual evening Games Management Team meetings (approximately one hour each) leading up to the state tournament
    • Provide on-site competition support at a major event:
      • Summer Games (late May in the Raleigh area)
      • Fall Tournament (early-mid November in the Charlotte Area)

    Want to learn more about our sports? Visit: https://sonc.net/sports-competitions/

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in North Carolina, US
    Associated Location
    2200 Gateway Centre Blvd # 201, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA
    Suite 201

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