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Special Olympics Utah Unified Champion Schools Coordinator

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Special Olympics Utah Unified Champion Schools Coordinator

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Education/Training Event Planning and Management Human Services Outreach and Community Engagement

Position Overview: This position supports the implementation of Unified Champion Schools strategies in schools throughout Utah. Unified Champion Schools is an inclusive sports/play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities. 


Primary Duties:

Engage with school leaders, such as principals, teachers, and the PTA, to maintain existing Unified Champion Schools.

Coordinate with state office staff on Unified Champion Schools' involvement in special events.

Activate youth, school, and local community programs, as well as local community and corporate programs, to further the mission of Unified Champion Schools and Young Athletes.

Collaborate with UCS staff in collecting participation data from schools for annual grant reporting and applications for Federal OSEP grants.

Support the planning and implementation of UCS events.

Maintain current athlete, partner, and volunteer registration in the Games Management System (“GMS”) software and Smartsheet

Oversee athlete/team registration for UCS events.

Track completion of school staff training and certifications.

Support the UCS team to complete monthly reports on UCS activity and expenses.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Unified Champion Schools and/or President/CEO.


Qualifications and Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work proactively in an inclusive organization.

Excellent, proven interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Commitment to providing a high level of customer service.

Must be organized and detail-oriented and can prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress, and crises.

Effective problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to share skills and knowledge with others.

Able to work independently with limited supervision.

Ability and willingness to work multiple nights/weekends and travel throughout Utah and, on occasion, out of state.

Demonstrated experience with PC-based networks and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and its applications.

Ability to lift 30 pounds – setting up for events can require strength and stamina.

Must have own reliable transportation.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-time

Education Level : Associate Degree

Experience Level : Entry Level

Organization Mission : To provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities in Olympic-type sports for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Nondiscrimination Statement : SOUT is an equal opportunity employer. SOUT’s policy ensures and provides equal opportunity for all persons employed by, or seeking employment with SOUT without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, orientation or status as a disabled veteran or any other classification protected by law.

Job Location : Draper

Work Model : Hybrid

Closing Date : 7/1/2025

Compensation Type : Salary

Job Status : Exempt

Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time

Pay Range : 40000-45000

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