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  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 Purpose: Â To coordinate, document and maintain athlete and volunteer records pertaining to the administration of the sport club. Â Minimum Qualifications/Skills Required: Â Thoroughness in record keeping and documentation. Strong administrative and communication skills. Enjoyment working with athletes with an intellectual disability. Â Responsibilities: Â Distribute and collect completed athlete and volunteer registration forms …
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 …
Opportunities for Athletes test This section explores leadership and mentorship opportunities for Special Olympics athletes, in and through sport. Athlete Empowerment Special Olympics Ontario is committed to ensuring that athletes participate in all key areas of the organization through athlete empowerment initiatives. This commitment hopes to ensure that athletes are given the opportunity to participate in the Special Olympics movement …
