Assistant Coach

Purpose

To provide sports skill training and competition preparation to athletes with an intellectual disability.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with people who have intellectual disabilities
  
• Knowledge of sports and some experience working with Special Olympics athletes would be an asset.
  
• Required to have completed the National Coaching Certification Program Special Olympics Canada Community or Competition Coach technical course within one year of becoming a coach
  
• Obtaining NCCP multi sport and sport specific courses is recommended
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist athletes in acquiring sports skills
  
• Evaluate mental and physical skill level for all athletes
  
• Adapt training and teaching techniques for all athletes
  
• Provide equal training and competition opportunities for all athletes
  
• Have basic knowledge of first aid
  
• Attend available coaching clinics in the sport
  
• Keep abreast of new methods of teaching and training
  
• Set a good example as a role model for athletes
  
• Exhibit good sportsmanship
  
• Work towards attaining such qualities as patience, conscientiousness, flexibility, discipline, and organization
  
• Encourage people with an intellectual disability to participate in Special Olympics programs
  

Time Requirement

Two to five hours per week

Accountability

Reports to the Head Coach