Sport Technical Co-ordinator Position Description

Sport Technical Co-ordinator Position Description Purpose To provide a resource to community volunteers looking for specific sport information and to monitor the overall quality of experience in community sports programs through interacting with parents, coaches, and athletes. Qualifications   General knowledge of the rules and regulations of each sport offered by the community Resourceful in obtaining necessary information from other …

Community Secretary Position Description

Community Secretary Position Description   Purpose   To record and document written communication pertaining to the business of the Community Council.   Qualifications   Good written communication skills Ability to record minutes from meetings Computer skills Self-directed and good organization skills Access to computer and internet is required   Duties and Responsibilities   Record and transcribe all minutes of Community …

Provincial Games Coach Position Description

Provincial Games Coach Position Description Purpose: Coaches selected to attend Provincial Games are required to make a commitment to their athletes, their sport and to their District Team.  Coaches will ensure that all athletes have a successful and fulfilling experience at the Provincial Games and perform to the best of their ability before and during the games. Minimum Qualifications/Skills Required: …

Junior Coach Position Description

Junior Coach   Purpose   To encourage youth to become involved in providing sports skill training 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 …

Coach Responsibilities

Coach Responsibilities       What risk management responsibilities do I have as a coach?  As a leader within the Special Olympics organization, you must take the steps necessary to protect yourself and your Program. Your goals would include the following.  To maximize safety of athletes, volunteers and spectators  To protect assets and reputation  To transfer risk of financial loss through …

Coach Orientation and Training

Coach Orientation and Training   In order to provide Special Olympics athletes with a quality experience in sport, coaches are expected to attain a minimum level of qualification, and are supported in their pursuit of coach training.   Training   All coaches are required to have completed the Special Olympics Canada National Coaching Certification Program (SOC/NCCP) Community or Competition Coach …

Coach Training and Certification

Coach Training and Certification In order to provide Special Olympics athletes with a quality experience in sport, coaches are expected to attain a minimum level of qualification, and are supported in their pursuit of coach training. All coaches are required to have completed the Special Olympics Canada National Coaching Certification Program (SOC/NCCP) Community or Competition Coach Technical course as well as the …

Coach Certification Requirements for National Games

    Coach Certification Requirements for National Games   The following are the minimum recommended National Coaching Certification Program certification qualifications for various levels of involvement.  All Volunteers  Must be 18 years of age or older Current Criminal Record Check (within the last 3 years) Special Olympics Competition Sports Coach Course Making Ethical Decisions (this module is contained within some …

Volunteer Registration

Volunteer Registration Volunteers become members of Special Olympics Ontario by submitting a completed registration form to the head coach or community registrar. The registration process can also be initiated online through the Self Service Portal. The registration process is a multi step process and an individual will not be considered a volunteer with Special Olympics Ontario until all of the …

Volunteer Philosophy

Volunteer Philosophy   Special Olympics Ontario believes that all athletes within our organization deserve the best coaches and volunteer support we can provide. We are achieving this goal through minimum coach certification requirements and ongoing volunteer education programs   Special Olympics Ontario believes that our athletes have the right to participate in the safest environment possible. To help us achieve …