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 coach Obtaining additional NCCP …
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 …
This document is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario MEDIA RELEASES The media release, which provides details about your event or activities, can be an important vehicle in gaining valuable publicity for your community. The appearance of your news release is important. The following are standard recommendations for creating news releases: Use 8½x11 plain paper Use the Special Olympics …
This document is currently under review by Special Olympics Ontario MEDIA DOs & DON’Ts Make sure your event or story is newsworthy. Never use pressure to get publicity for your event. Keep your news releases as short and concise as possible. Send your media release to a specific person. They should arrive at least three days prior to your event. …
STOCK/SHARE DONATIONS An individual or a company may offer to donate stocks or shares to the organization. If the community or club receives this offer, please contact the Donation Administrator from SOO office to advise who the donor is as well as the name of the contact of their financial institution so that we can provide a copy of the …
 To coordinate the community’s public relations efforts by ensuring that the public, the media and all interested persons are aware of Special Olympics programs in the community. This person also ensures that all stakeholders in the community are kept aware of SOO’s activities.  Qualifications/Skills Required Interest or knowledge of specific Public Relations skills, including: writing press releases, interacting …
