Welcome to Sports Connection Orientation Welcome to Sports Connection

What Is Sports Connection? A Simulation Gain practical work experience in a classroom or laboratory setting Work in an atmosphere that is very similar to working in a business Perform jobs that would be done in a real business under the same type of conditions An Integration Activity Apply all of the applications of the Office 2007 or 2010 suite Use multiple applications to complete one job Learn to select the best application for a job Workplace Success Training Learn 21st Century Skills Apply 21st Century Skills Focus on critical thinking and leadership skills

Type of Organization Sports Connection is a non-profit organization that was established by a major gift from an anonymous donor to the Community Foundation. The mission of Sports Connection is to promote good sportsmanship, fitness, health, and recreational activities for young people in an environment that enhances good community relations.

What Is My Position? Serve as Assistant Director Report directly to Karen McKay, Director Participate as a member of the leadership team Work Independently with Limited Supervision Assist with administrative responsibilities Provide leadership and supervision for other employees and volunteers

What Is Expected of Me? Be a High-Performance Employee Understand and master the key skills required of high-performance employees Perform at a high-level Help Other Employees Learn to be High-Performance Employees Embrace and follow standard operating procedures Communicate effectively and work creatively with others

Key Knowledge and Skills Required Productivity Skills Use and develop productivity tools (built-in and customized Quick Parts, and templates) Automate the calendar and contacts, and manage information effectively Corporate Identity and Branding Assist with developing custom theme to establish a brand identity Apply consistently to standardized document formats Integration and Coordination Apply Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, and Outlook in documents Use the coordinated Sports Connection theme in each application. Communication Impact Develop sophisticated documents with effective graphics to simplify complex concepts Create readable documents with a “WOW” effect.

Nine Projects Sports Connection Identity Finances Community Foundation Relationship Information Management Grand Opening Marketing and Promotion Database Management Program Management Program Connectivity

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