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    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  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 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  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 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  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 …
Language Guidelines Words matter. Words can open doors to cultivate the understanding and respect that enable people with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. The following language guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with an intellectual disability to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity. Appropriate Terminology …
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