Head Coach - Athletics

Organization Details
Organization Name: Special Olympics Manitoba
Address: 304-145 Pacific Avenue
Winnipeg MB  R3B 2Z6
Website: http://www.specialolympics.mb.ca
Organizational Description: Special Olympics Manitoba is the provincial sport governing body for Manitobans with an intellectual disability by providing athletes with quality sport programming. SOM is a non-profit charitable organization.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5467
   
Description of Duties:

Responsibilities:




  • Plan the club activities for the season (weekly lesson plans and yearly goals).





  • Regularly communicate with assistant coaches, sport program volunteers, parents, & athletes.





  • Facilitate practices with assistant coaches with the safety and well-being of the athletes always coming first.





  • Ensure that all athletes/volunteers are registered to participate.





  • Attending regularly scheduled regional and provincial coaches' meetings.





  • Devote adequate time to the preparation of athletes for competitions and other events.





  • Attend competitions with athletes regularly.



  • Submit Club Property Inventory and Out-of-Province Travel Requests by March 1st to Director of Program Development.



  • Complete and update coach and athlete program enrollments in SOM Portal regularly throughout the season.





  • Participate in Regional/Provincial events, including regional meetings and fundraising initiatives.





  • Ensure an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place.





  • Communicate regularly with SOM staff and regional leadership team.
   
Skills Required:

Requirements:




  • Adherence to Special Olympics Manitoba Coaches Code of Conduct





  • Adherence to Special Olympics Manitoba Constitution & By-Laws, Principles





  • Must follow the philosophy of Special Olympics Manitoba as presented in the mission statement





  • Must be at least 18 years of age





  • Not responsible for transportation to and from practices or competitions





  • Instruction in sport skills





  • Competition at an appropriate level





  • Modeling and instilling socially appropriated behavior including fair play





  • Teach the role of head coach via mentorship to program volunteers and assistant coaches
   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Benefits:




  • Help athletes with an intellectual disability achieve their goals and reach their full potential





  • Improve your coaching and/or administrative skills for personal and professional development





  • Build your resume





  • Have the opportunity to travel and to experience competitions from the Regional to the International level





  • Build friendships and make networking connections





  • Pursue training and continuing education





  • Stay active in sport and in your community





  • Use your skills to help others





  • Gain volunteer hours for school programs





  • Participate in recognition events





  • Most importantly, experience the joy of working with our athletes and capture the spirit of Special Olympics
   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening
, 
Weekend

The time commitment is one to two weekly sessions for 1 to 2 ½ hours. Some weekends are required for competition.
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply: Online: bttr.im/3554p
Closing Date: Oct 1, 2024

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