At Special Olympics Michigan, we’re committed to building a creative, engaged, collaborative, and hard-working team that does the right thing for our athletes, our communities, and each other. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we celebrate this through recognition and benefits enhancements that reflect our changing times and help our employees create a satisfying work-life balance for themselves and their families.
We are focused on the well-being of our employees throughout the state because we know they are the difference-makers in the lives of our Special Olympics Michigan athletes. We aim to create a positive atmosphere where employees feel valued, fulfilled, challenged, and engaged. We truly want people to love working here, and we strive to create a culture that allows for growth, opportunity, and fun.
Whatever your background, there’s a career waiting for you at Special Olympics Michigan.
Application Process
Please email your cover letter and resume as a PDF attachment to the email address specified with each job listed. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for our positions.
Application Information
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A valid Michigan driver’s license and successful passing of background screening are required for each position.
Open Positions
- Americorps
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Join SOMI AmeriCorps to impact the health of your community and create real change! SOMI AmeriCorps is a health-focused AmeriCorps program with multiple service sites throughout the state of Michigan. Members lead various health initiatives to address health disparities for people with intellectual disabilities and the community. Some member duties include leading health and fitness programming, planning family engagement health events, planning and leading developmental sports practices, expanding the reach of the SOMI Unified Champion Schools initiatives, working with local school systems to provide support and programming, engaging volunteers, spreading awareness of key mental health information, and participating in team meetings and service projects.
- Health & Wellness Instructor - Part Time
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As a Part-Time Health and Wellness Instructor, you will play an integral part in fulfilling the mission of Special Olympics Michigan (SOMI), utilizing sports, health, and athlete leadership to create a more inclusive world.
You will work with a talented, dedicated group of colleagues and community members in implementing health and fitness programming throughout a specific region in Michigan. This position will consist of planning, organizing, and conducting programming in person and virtually to improve the health of Special Olympics Michigan athletes. Our team members help SOMI athletes achieve their dreams and reveal their inner champion! Be part of the amazing work we do for our SOMI athletes, their families, and our communities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to somi@somi.org.