Military Adaptive Sports Event Planner-Warrior Care

Description

Position: Military Adaptive Sports Event Planner

Location: MacDill Air Force Base, FL

Clearance Required: Secret

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Serve as the primary point of contact for USSOCOM WCP's MAS events.
• Coordinate MAS camps, competitions, and recreational activities.
• Support the planning and execution of the annual DoD Warrior Games, Invictus Games, competition training camps, and recreational activities.
• Assist the Chief of MAS in the selection of participants for competition and recreational events.
• Identify and coordinate coaching requirements from event planning through execution.
• Coordinate with coaches to develop adaptive sport training plans.
• Identify existing adaptive sports programs and resources within communities to support RSMs and Veterans in their recovery and rehabilitation.
• Make procurement recommendations for adaptive sports equipment and supplies.
• Understand adaptive sports classifications and be able to group athletes based on injury or disability.
• Provide recommendations on all classification-related topics and issues.
• Support the strategic planning and development of USSOCOM WCP MAS initiatives and goals and recommend COAs for RSM and Veteran increased program benefit and participation.
• Transport RSMs in personal or government provided vehicles with prior approval by the USSOCOM WCP MAS Chief, Resource Advisor, or the COR/ACOR.
• Attend MAS camps, competitions, and/or recreational activities for on-site operational and logistical support with prior approval by the USSOCOM WCP MAS Chief, Resource Advisor, or the COR/ACOR.
• Perform general office and administrative support functions.

Qualifications

• Possess a current SECRET clearance
• Bachelor's degree (in Sports Management, Sports Science, Sports Rehabilitation, or Social/Behavioral Science related field)
• 3 years demonstrated experience in: coordination of programs related to adaptive sports inclusive of diverse populations, sports management or coaching
• History prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
• effective verbal and written communication expressing concepts, plans, and proposals