Also called: Unified Sports Coordinator
Runs sports programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
A Special Olympics program director recruits athletes and volunteer coaches, organizes competitions, and raises money. Event days are full of celebrations and medals.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's in recreation or therapeutic recreation, plus experience coaching or volunteering in adaptive sports programs.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Recreation Therapy.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Building community and supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities stays human.
Classes: Psychology, Physical education, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9151.
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