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   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 …

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 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 …

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 …