Training & Professional Development
This section explores the traning and professional development resources for Special Olympics volunteers.
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Coach Certification Requirements for National GamesCoach 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 Special Olympics Community Sports Coach Course OR Special Olympics Technical Level 1 + Special Olympics Practical Level 1      National Games Coaching Requirements       Nov-2015 Special Olympics Head Coaches: Special Olympics Competition-Introduction (Comp-Intro) or Tech 1 Other Coaching Staff: Special Olympics Community Sport Ongoing Participation (Csp-Ong) or Tech 1 All coaches must be evaluated on Making Ethical Decisions   All coaches must possess an up-to-date Police Record Check (effective Jan.
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Coach Training and CertificationCoach 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 Coaches Association of Canada’s Making Headway, within the first year of their assignment or placement. Â
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Coach Orientation and TrainingCoach 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 Technical course within the first year of their assignment or placement. Â
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