Special Olympics Volunteer Coach

Salary : $0.00 Hourly

Location : Goodyear, AZ

Job Type : Volunteer

Job Number : FY2500280

Division : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 08 / 11 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Determined by Position

Job Description Summary

BRIEF COACH DESCRIPTION :

Join the Goodyear Roadrunners Special Olympics program! Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics program and we need your help to make our program a success. Whether you have an athlete on the team or not, you are welcome to apply to become a volunteer with our Special Olympics program.

Special Olympics sports are offered year-round and while previous coaching experience or sport specific knowledge is beneficial, you don't need to be an expert in a sport to contribute to the team! Special Olympics is about transforming lives, including your own. It's about the spirit of giving and teamwork. It's about making your community and neighborhood a more welcoming and accepting place for people of all abilities. If that sounds like something that interests you, then Special Olympics is the place for you!

SPORTS OFFERED : Fall

• Swim, Golf, Soccer, Softball

Spring

COACHING EXPECTATIONS :

Coaching requires a very basic understanding of the sport you coach and an ability to adapt to the Special Olympics modified rules

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Special Olympics athletes, parents and staff

Attend all practices and games

Essential Functions

Emphasize teamwork, equal participation and good sportsmanship

Promote a welcoming, fun social environment

Requirements

COACHING REQUIREMENTS :

Submission of online background check

After application, completion of mandatory trainings through Special Olympics Arizona

General Orientation

Protective Behaviors

Concussion Awareness

Special Olympics Arizona Background Check

Volunteer

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Do you have experience volunteering for or coaching Special Olympics?

What sports are you interested in coaching?

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