Project Stage - Unified Sports Assistant

Job Description

Indian River State College is seeking a passionate and dependable Project STAGE Unified Sports Assistant to help bring inclusive athletics to life on campus. In this role, you’ll support Special Olympics Unified Sports® programming within the Unified Champion Schools® framework — intentionally creating opportunities for students with and without intellectual disabilities to compete, connect, and grow together as teammates and peers.

Working under direct supervision, you’ll assist with practices, games, and events that foster teamwork, shared leadership, and mutual respect. More than supporting logistics, you’ll help cultivate an environment where every participant feels valued, included, and empowered.

This is a hands-on opportunity to build leadership, communication, and organizational skills while contributing to a student-centered culture rooted in dignity and belonging. If you’re energized by inclusive recreation, community engagement, and the power of sport to bring people together, this role offers meaningful experience that extends far beyond the field.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, The Project STAGE Unified Sports Assistant supports Special Olympics Unified Sports® programming in alignment with the Unified Champion Schools® framework. This role assists with inclusive sports and recreation activities that intentionally bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities as teammates and peers. The Unified Sports Assistant helps create an environment of belonging, teamwork, and mutual respect while supporting the day-today operations of Project STAGE Unified Sports activities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Unified Sports Program Support

• Assist with setup, facilitation, and breakdown of Special Olympics Unified Sports® practices, games, and events.
• Support coaches, staff, and volunteers to ensure activities follow Unified Sports
• principles of inclusion, shared leadership, and equal participation.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all Unified partners and athletes.

Unified Champion Schools Engagement

• Model inclusive behavior and positive peer interaction consistent with Unified
• Champion Schools® values.
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and relationship-building among Unified partners.
• Support opportunities for social inclusion beyond competition (e.g., team bonding, campus engagement).

Logistics & Operations

• Assist with equipment organization, inventory, and storage.
• Support attendance tracking, check-in, and basic record keeping for Unified Sports activities.
• Help communicate schedules, reminders, and event details to participants as directed.

Professional & Ethical Practice

• Treat all participants with dignity, respect, and confidentiality.
• Follow college policies related to accessibility, safety, and student conduct.
• Uphold Special Olympics and Unified Champion Schools guidelines during all activities
• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess knowledge and skills in the subject/discipline.
• Ability to commit to approximately 10 hours per week
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable following structured guidelines
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in inclusive, team-based activities
• Hands-on experience supporting Special Olympics Unified Sports® and Unified Champion Schools® programming
• Development of leadership, teamwork, communication, and inclusion-focused skills.
• Resume-building experience aligned with community engagement and service learning
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest or experience in athletics, recreation, education, human services, or related fields
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (formal or informal).
• Familiarity with Special Olympics, Unified Sports, or inclusive recreation (training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally more than twenty-five (25) pounds. Physical skills required include the ability to lift heavy boxes and materials, to move equipment from room to room, and to work for extended periods at a computer station. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as copiers, faxes, telephones, and other equipment as necessary. Indian River State College expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the college.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline