District Team Manager (DTM) Position Description

Purpose:

To ensure District Team members have a successful and fulfilling experience at the Provincial Games.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills Required:

District Team Manager must possess the following attributes:

• outstanding leadership abilities and ability to work as a team member
  
• past experience in a Games environment would be considered an asset
  
• excellent written and verbal communication skills; and,
  
• excellent organizational and administrative skills.
  
• familiar with GMS
  

Responsibilities:

• Be available to attend the Provincial  Games
  
• Travel to and from Games with the District Team
  
• Maintain regular contact with District Developer, Head Coaches and the Games Operating Committee (GOC)
  
• Host team meetings and coaches meetings as needed
  
• Ensure that all team members receive the Athlete/Coach Agreement Form and  conduct themelves in accordance with the conditions outlined in Special Olympics Ontario Policy 7000-201 Travelling Teams – Roles and Responsibilities, and the organization’s Code of Conduct.
  
• Communicate all pre-event information regarding the Provincial Games to all team members
  
• Distribute all sport technical packages to Head Coaches prior to games
  
• Ensure all registration/medical  forms are accurately completed by all team members and submitted to the GOC by the deadline date
  
• Distribute a copy of athlete medical forms to all team coaches
  
• Book transportation for team to and from Games in consultation with the GOC
  
• Work with the Manager of Major Games to order all team uniforms and distribute to all team members
  
• Provide packing lists to all team members which includes two days of extra medication if necessary
  
• Submit the accommodation list to the GOC prior to games
  
• Receive registration fees and uniform fees from all team members and submit to the District Administrative Team for deposit
  
• Attend all required functions at the Games, i.e. Opening Ceremonies, Awards, Presentations, etc., representing Special Olympics Ontario, your District and your Community with distinction
  
• Supervise athletes while at  the games as needed
  
• Resolve any team related issues as they arise
  
• Be on call 24 hours a day while at games
  
• Attend DTM meetings while at games
  
• Accompany team members to hospital if needed
  
• Ensure all team members have the opportunity to submit an evaluation of the Games
  
• Ensure all athlete and coach evaluations are completed and submitted to SOO within two weeks of the games
  

Job Requirements:

Must have access to computer, internet and email.

Duration of the Job:

TBD

Supervision:

This position is responsible to the District Developer, Manager of Major Games and SOO.