COMMUNITY TRANSITION COORDINATOR ROLE 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.

Qualifications

Excellent Communication Skills
A strong knowledge of the SOO community programs in their area
Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills
Strong written and verbal skills
A relationship with the local schools and school board(s) would be an asset
Access to computer and e-mail required.

Job Responsibilities

Be a member of the community council and attend community council meetings
Determine which SOO student-athletes to target in local school boards (this information can/will be provided by provincial office)
Establish relationships with local school boards and schools
Organize parent information nights/sessions in the schools (participate in existing parent-teacher nights)
Organize opportunities for student-athletes to attend community events
Organize opportunities for student-athletes to try community sport programs
Work with community coaches to determine which clubs would be suitable for new athletes
Determine where new clubs need to be started based on response from school athlete participation/need
Communicate with the Provincial Office on developments, concerns, and issues in relation to transiting graduating athletes into community programs.
Help in the recruitment of new volunteers, by informing the parents of the graduating athletes about volunteer positions available in the community
Upon vacating the position all files etc. must be passed on to the new Transition Coordinator.
Review and be familiar with sections 1,6,7,8,12,17 and 18 of the information portal.
Maintain Special Olympics e-mail address that is provided to you if applicable.

Time Requirement

Approximately 2-5 hours per week is the estimated time commitment
This position is consultative in nature. All correspondence can be done from home through the telephone or in writing. Access to the internet for email purposes is mandatory.
The Transition Coordinator is expected to attend community council meetings and provide council members with updates as required

Duration of Position

Two year term or as per Community By-laws

Accountability

To work in cooperation with the Community Council and with the membership.
To provide updates to the Provincial Office as required

Orientation and Training

Orientation and training is available through the outgoing Transition Coordinator and the School Programs Developer

Qualifications

Excellent Communication Skills

A strong knowledge of the SOO community programs in their area

Strong leadership, organizational and administrative skills

Strong written and verbal skills

A relationship with the local schools and school board(s) would be an asset

Access to computer and e-mail required.

Job Responsibilities

Be a member of the community council and attend community council meetings

Determine which SOO student-athletes to target in local school boards (this information can/will be provided by provincial office)

Establish relationships with local school boards and schools

Organize parent information nights/sessions in the schools (participate in existing parent-teacher nights)

Organize opportunities for student-athletes to attend community events

Organize opportunities for student-athletes to try community sport programs

Work with community coaches to determine which clubs would be suitable for new athletes

Determine where new clubs need to be started based on response from school athlete participation/need

Communicate with the Provincial Office on developments, concerns, and issues in relation to transiting graduating athletes into community programs.

Help in the recruitment of new volunteers, by informing the parents of the graduating athletes about volunteer positions available in the community

Upon vacating the position all files etc. must be passed on to the new Transition Coordinator.

Review and be familiar with sections 1,6,7,8,12,17 and 18 of the information portal.

Maintain Special Olympics e-mail address that is provided to you if applicable.

Time Requirement

Approximately 2-5 hours per week is the estimated time commitment

This position is consultative in nature. All correspondence can be done from home through the telephone or in writing. Access to the internet for email purposes is mandatory.

The Transition Coordinator is expected to attend community council meetings and provide council members with updates as required

Duration of Position

Two year term or as per Community By-laws

Accountability

To work in cooperation with the Community Council and with the membership.

To provide updates to the Provincial Office as required

Orientation and Training

Orientation and training is available through the outgoing Transition Coordinator and the School Programs Developer