SUMMARY: The Senior Coordinator supports year-round health and wellness initiatives for Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT). This includes managing fitness programs like Fit 5 and Unified Fitness Clubs, training coaches and professionals, and other ongoing health and wellness programming. The role involves program planning, budgeting, evaluation, and partnership development to promote inclusive health for individuals with intellectual disabilities. This is a forty-hour per week full-time non-exempt position (Hourly Rate: $25/hour). Some evenings and weekends required.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Oversee all adaptive fitness activities including Fit 5*, Unified Fitness Clubs*, Performance Stations*, virtual activities and training coaches and fitness professionals
- Plan, implement and evaluate fitness programs
- Recruit athletes, coaches, and families to participate in ongoing fitness programming and activities
- Manage program budgets and track grant expenditure.
- Train health and fitness professionals and students on working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Monitors and evaluates program performance through collection and analysis of health and fitness data
- Develops and manages partnerships with sponsors, key stakeholders, fitness volunteers and event committees
- Supports Health & Wellness Assistant to manage the Health Messengers* team
- Support Health & Wellness Director on various projects as needed
- Is aware of and complies with SOCT’s policies, procedures and non-discrimination policy
- Proficient with Microsoft 365, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Canva
- Must have a valid Connecticut Driver’s License
SECONDARY DUTIES
- Assist with organizing and implementing Family Health Forums at events and stand-alone events
- Supports the offering of Healthy Athletes®* disciplines – Health Promotion and FUNfitness screenings and services at existing (and new) SOCT events
- Present on SOCT and health programs at various events/presentations with community partners
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor and/or President/CEO
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, exercise science, sports management or related field, with a minimum of two years of experience in program planning, lesson planning or related experience.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrated success in designing outcome-driven programs aligned with clear objectives and measurable performance indicators.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative networks.
- Experience in disability justice and/or health equity strongly preferred.
- Experience in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Connecticut area as needed.
*Program descriptions:
Fit 5 offers education on fitness, nutrition, and hydration and how it impacts overall athletic performance.
Unified Fitness Clubs bring together individuals with and without intellectual disabilities and provide opportunities to engage in regular physical activity.
Performance Stations are designed to educate and engage athletes in fitness and how it related to athletic performance.
Healthy Athletes offers free health screening and education to Special Olympics athletes in multiple disciplines including podiatry, dental, vision, audiology, health promotion, sport physicals, mental and emotional wellbeing and physical therapy.
Health Messengers are athletes who are trained to serve as health and wellness leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities, as well as the community at large.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? If yes, please briefly describe your role and responsibilities.
- Have you been involved in planning or implementing health programs? If yes, please provide an example of a program you contributed to and your specific role in its development or execution.
Work Location: In person
