SONC Job Opportunities
Job Opportunities
For over 35 years Special Olympics has been improving the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities by providing them with year- round sports training and competition opportunities. There is never any cost to the athletes or their families. We want people who are inspired by our athletes. Inspire yourself! Join our team and become part of an exciting and visionary organization.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a generous array of benefits. Following are some of the benefits offered to eligible Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada employees:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Personal Days
  • Paid Sick Days
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Year-End Bonus Program
  • Pre-Tax Reimbursement Accounts
  • Training Programs
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Business Casual

The Company reserves the right to amend, modify or terminate any of these programs at any time, for any reason, subject to applicable laws.

All candidates who submit cover letter, resume and salary history will be considered. Special Olympics is an equal opportunity employer. We will contact those candidates whose qualifications most closely match our requirements for the position.

We currently have the following open positions:

SPORTS MANAGER - SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to be responsible for promoting athlete growth within the Sacramento area. Start new teams, manage existing teams, recruit and supervise coaches, organize league play and competitions, and ensure all athletes are receiving a quality training program. This is a full time management position, not a coaching position, and requires local/regional travel and evening/weekend work.

Minimum requirements include the following:

o Bachelor's degree and two years related experience
o Excellent written and verbal communication
o Computer skills - MS Office - comfortable learning new software programs
o Excellent interpersonal skills
o Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
o Ability to manage one's time effectively - to prioritize and to complete diverse assignments concurrently when working on a deadline
o Ability to work independently
o Flexibility - managing competing demands and adapting to changes in the work environment
o Commitment to excellence

If you would love to be a part of the Special Olympics team, please e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary history to jobs@sonc.org. Reference SM-SAC-WEB in all correspondence. All candidates who submit a cover letter, resume and salary history will be considered. Special Olympics is an equal opportunity employer. We will be contacting those candidates whose qualifications most closely match our requirements for the position.

SPORTS MANAGER - NOVATO, CALIFORNIA

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and energetic individual to be responsible for promoting athlete growth within the Marin/North Coast Region. Start new teams, manage existing teams, recruit and supervise coaches, organize league play and competitions, and ensure all athletes are receiving a quality training program. This is a full time management position, not a coaching position, and requires local/regional travel and evening/weekend work.

Minimum requirements include the following:

o Bachelor's degree and two years related experience
o Excellent written and verbal communication
o Computer skills - MS Office - comfortable learning new software programs
o Excellent interpersonal skills
o Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
o Ability to manage one's time effectively - to prioritize and to complete diverse assignments concurrently when working on a deadline
o Ability to work independently
o Flexibility - managing competing demands and adapting to changes in the work environment
o Commitment to excellence

If you would love to be a part of the Special Olympics team, please e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary history to personnel@sonc.org. Reference SM-NBAY-WEB in all correspondence. All candidates who submit a cover letter, resume and salary history will be considered. Special Olympics is an equal opportunity employer. We will be contacting those candidates whose qualifications most closely match our requirements for the position.