Special Olympics Volunteer Coach
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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.
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
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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
- Cheer, Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Powerlifting
- Coaches are expected to attend an in-person coaches meeting prior to the start of the season
- 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
- Develop and implement meaningful and instructive practice plans
- Emphasize teamwork, equal participation and good sportsmanship
- Promote a welcoming, fun social environment
COACHING REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be 18 years of age
- 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
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience volunteering for or coaching Special Olympics?
- Yes
- No
What sports are you interested in coaching?
- Swim
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Cheer
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Volleyball
- Powerlifting
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Employer City of Goodyear
Address 1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
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