Special Olympics Australia - State Sports Coordinator
Special Olympics Australia - National Office- Support the coordination and delivery of multi-sport State Games in partnership with the State Sport Coordinators
- Oversee the selection process and management of State teams
- Plan, implement and maintain the annual State sports calendar
- Develop and support the sports coordinators Support coach development
1. Coordinate, fund and deliver multi-sport Events in partnership with the State Sport Coordinators annually, including budget management with Central Office oversight and approval; 2. Complete State selections in accordance with national selection policies. This can be done by forming a selection sub-committee or by appointing an independent Chair to oversee selections by the state committee; 3. Ensure that Clubs follow and comply with the process for athlete and official selection and endorsement for State teams; 4. Undertake the endorsement process of athletes and officials for National Games in line with the national selection policy; 5. Oversee training and management for State teams; in conjunction with Head of Delegation 6. Plan, implement and maintain the annual State sporting calendar by the 30 September of each year, in conjunction with Clubs; 7. Meet with Sports Coordinators at least twice a year, including an annual coaches conference; 8. Ensure adherence to a consistent competition landscape and standardized approach in line with SOA policies; 9. Share best practice and advice in sport training and competition management to all stakeholders; 10. Encourage and actively promote coach development and education; Keep up to date with the official sports rules of Special Olympics (Article 1 sports rules)