Athlete Leadership Coordinator

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Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI) is seeking a part-time AmeriCorps member to serve as a Developmental Sports Coach. We are recruiting a part-time AmeriCorps member to be a part of our team for either 4 or 10 months. The position will remain open until filled. Positions are available in Grand Rapids and Southeast (Detroit Area) in Michigan. The exact start and end date of the contract position is confirmed during the interview and selection process, and will likely occur in late August or early September. This is an AmeriCorps position and the individual selected to serve is not considered to be an employee of Special Olympics Michigan.

WHAT WE DO

The mission of Special Olympics Michigan is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the state of Michigan. Athletes are given continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness and athletic skill, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS AN AMERICORPS MEMBER

This is an AmeriCorps position and as such, the member may not engage in prohibited activities as part of his/her/their service. The member will have an immediate supervisor at their host site and a Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps program director throughout the term of service for coaching, mentoring, and training support in order to undertake activities to achieve a community goal.

The member is expected to undertake the following activities toward goal achievement:

• Facilitate a variety of leadership training courses for Special Olympics athletes, both virtually and in-person
• Track numbers of participants who take part in various leadership trainings
• Schedule and facilitate trainings
• Engage with diverse community partners
• Create a sustainability and engagement plan for leadership initiatives.
• Support SOMI and/or partner site events and activities with duties which are in alignment with the grant and not unallowable or prohibited activities and which do not take time away from the essential functions of the member position.
• Participate in optional service projects and national days of service

In performing these activities, Special Olympics Michigan AmeriCorps anticipates that the person in this position will achieve the following goal(s):

• Engage 10 new (episodic) volunteers.
• Engage 50 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities in health and fitness programming.
• Significantly contribute to addressing community health needs.

SKILLS NEEDED

• Desire and ability to work with a diverse group of people, particularly those with intellectual disabilities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong computer skills and comfort with social media and web-based programs
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills, and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong desire to enhance the health of community members
• High school diploma or GED

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The candidate will need to meet all AmeriCorps eligibility requirements including but not limited to:

• Be at least 18 years of age (there is no upper age limit)
• Possess unexpired proof of status as a US citizen or possess unexpired permanent resident status and be able to provide documentation as determined by AmeriCorps during the pre-enrollment period
• Meet the National Service Criminal History Check Requirement noted below

NATIONAL SERVICE CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIREMENT

If a candidate has a criminal record, it does not necessarily make him/her/them ineligible for service. SOMI does not disclose any results with the host site and will discuss any eligibility concerns that may arise directly with the candidate as per SOMI’s policy.

Candidates being offered and accepting this AmeriCorps position must consent to a search of the National Sex Offender Public Website, State Level Criminal History Search, and an FBI search.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Education award to pay off existing, eligible student loans or future education expenses
• Eligible to play qualifying, existing student loans into forbearance
• Monthly personal and professional development opportunities

Additional benefits for alums can be found here: https://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/employers-national-service/alumniand information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness can be found here: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person