District Team Manager (DTM) Position Description

District Team Manager (DTM) Position Description Purpose:   To ensure District Team members have a successful and fulfilling experience at the Provincial Games.   Minimum Qualifications/Skills Required:   District Team Manager must possess the following attributes:   outstanding leadership abilities and ability to work as a team member past experience in a Games environment would be considered an asset excellent …

Head Coach

Head Coach   Purpose   To develop and implement sports skills training and competitive opportunities for athletes with an intellectual disability.   Qualifications   Knowledge of specific sport discipline Organized, independent, and self-motivated Strong Leadership skills Required to have completed the National Coaching Certification Program Special Olympics Canada Community or Competition Coach technical course within one year of becoming a …

Assistant Coach Position Description

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 …

Sport Club Manager Position Description

Sport Club Manager Position Description Purpose:   To coordinate, document and maintain athlete and volunteer records pertaining to the administration of the sport club.   Minimum Qualifications/Skills Required:   Thoroughness in record keeping and documentation. Strong administrative and communication skills. Enjoyment working with athletes with an intellectual disability.   Responsibilities:   Distribute and collect completed athlete and volunteer registration forms …

Provincial Team Liaison (PTL) Position Description

Provincial Team Liaison (PTL) Position Description Purpose: To distribute all pre-event information, and team uniforms, to Team Ontario Members (athletes, coaches and families) within their District. To ensure that all required information is returned completed to the Chef de Mission by the required deadline. Qualifications: Strong Leadership skills. Strong communication and writing skills. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Ability to …

Provincial Games Sport Technical Consultant Position Description

Provincial Games Sport Technical Consultant Position Description     Purpose   To provide sport specific technical support to the Games Organizing Committee & to Special Olympics Ontario coaches and staff.  This volunteer position will be a member of the Provincial Games Organizing Committee.   Roles & Responsibilities   Provide sport specific technical expertise and support to the Games Organizing Committee, …

Provincial Games Caddie Position Description

Provincial Games Caddie Position Description Purpose: Caddies will be selected by their athletes to attend Provincial Games and they are required to make a commitment to their athlete, their sport, and to the District Team. Caddies will ensure that their athlete has a successful and fulfilling experience at the Provincial Games and performs to the best of his/her ability before …

National Games Mission Staff Position Description

National Games Mission Staff Position Description   Purpose   To ensure that all Team Ontario members have a successful and fulfilling experience at the National Winter Games. To assist with the overall management of Team Ontario.   Positions Available   Sport specific mission staff General mission staff Medical Mission Staff   Qualifications/Skills Required   All mission staff must be 18 …

Transition Co-ordinator Position Description

  Transition Co-ordinator Position Description   Purpose   An objective of Special Olympics Ontario is to ensure that the school athletes are aware of and becoming members of the SOO community programs.  The Transition Coordinator will focus on “transitioning” student-athletes between the ages of 18 and 21 years old that are registered in SOO school programs into the community programs. …