Military Adaptive Sports Event Planner

Position: Military Adaptive Sports Event Planner

Type: Full-Time

Location: MacDill Air Force Base, FL

Travel: 0%

* Contingent upon Contract Award*

  

Position Summary: The MAS-EP supports a rehabilitative adaptive sports participation program to meet the physical, social, cultural, emotional, and recreational needs and interests of RSMs and Veterans based on participation in adaptive sports, adaptive sports competitions, and recreational activities that promote a successful and well-balanced lifestyle. The MAS-EP is responsible for event coordination to include assistance with planning and executing, coordinating with external agencies, and logistical support.

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• 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.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the IC is regularly required to talk, listen, and write. The IC frequently is required to use foot/ankle motions, hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit; and reach with hands and arms. The IC must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be the best qualified for the position and successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made (if possible) to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Company Background: Seventh Dimension LLC provides focused customer support in two core competencies Training & Support Services. Since 2015, we have provided customers with flexible, adaptable, and creative approaches to solving complex problems. We are a proven prime contractor that understands future operating environments, fiscal constraints, and current force requirements. We are a SDVOSB in North Carolina with a TS Facility Clearance, Secret storage and a DCAA compliant accounting system.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

 

Seventh Dimension, LLC is a Veteran friendly employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.