Queensland Special Olympics - Sports Manager

Communication and Relationships

• Maintain respectful communication with athletes, families/carers, volunteers and SOA.

• Represent the Sub-Program in relevant SOA discussions or forums as required.

• Support timely, clear and consistent information-sharing across the Sub-Program's jurisdiction.

• Contribute to positive and cooperative working relationships within the Committee.

• Works collaboratively with relevant SOA staff to support aligned planning, communication and delivery of Sub-Program activities.

Governance and Accreditation

• Support Committee activities to follow SOA safeguarding, conduct, finance and risk policies.

• Contribute to meeting Accreditation Licence requirements, including documentation and review processes.

• Promote transparent record-keeping and appropriate use of SOA systems.

• Identify and escalate risks or issues promptly in line with SOA expectations.

Role-Specific Responsibilities — Sports Manager

• Help plan and coordinate sport activities within the Sub-Program.

• Assist with schedules, events and training opportunities.

• Support coaches and volunteers to deliver safe and inclusive activities.

• Identify sport-related needs or improvements for Committee consideration.

• Maintain basic activity information for monitoring or reporting.

Essential

• Experience organising activities, programs or events.

• Strong organisational skills to coordinate sport delivery activities.

• Comfortable using digital tools to share schedules, updates and information.

• Commitment to the values, purpose and inclusive mission of Special Olympics Australia.

• Willingness to understand and comply with SOA policies, including safeguarding, integrity, conduct, finance and risk requirements.

• Ability to contribute constructively to collective, committee-based decision-making.

• Sound judgement and ability to act in the best interests of athletes and the organisation.

• Respectful interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage with athletes, families, volunteers and SOA staff.

• Willingness to undertake required induction, training and ongoing learning relevant to the role.

Desirable

• Experience coordinating sport, recreation or participation programs.

• Familiarity with competition scheduling or event coordination.

• Experience working with coaches, officials or sport volunteers.

• Knowledge of Special Olympics pathways.

• Governance or leadership training.

• Experience living or working with people with an intellectual disability and/or autism, or involvement in inclusive community settings