Special Olympics Volunteer Coach

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

* Cheer, Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Powerlifting

COACHING EXPECTATIONS:

* 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