- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Coaches
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Florida-Marion
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
We need coaches for all 14 sporting programs we have in Marion County:
Basketball, Volleyball, Stand-up Paddle Board, Golf, Bowling, Bocce, Flag Football, Softball, Cheerleading and Gymnastics, track, Cycling,
We also need Management Team Committee, fundraising and events team.
More opportunities with Special Olympics Florida-Marion
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Florida-Marion
Location:
2760 SE 17TH STREET, Ocala, FL 34471, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. The ultimate objective of Special Olympics Florida is to help people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs. Special Olympics Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Description
Special Olympics Florida Marion County serves over 700 athletes and offers training and competition in a variety of team and individual sports. These athletes are trained by volunteer coaches, and are supported and encouraged by event 25 volunteers in the county.
Special Olympics athletes are given opportunities to participate without regard to economic, demographic, religious, or social factors. Neither athletes nor parents are charged a fee to participate in the program, and activities exist for those of all ability levels, from the highly functioning to the severely challenged. Anyone can participate in Special Olympics if they meet the eligibility criteria of having intellectual disabilities or a similar developmental disability.
Intellectual disability does not discriminate. Athletes who participate in Special Olympics come in all ages, ethnicities, and economic and social backgrounds. However, a significant number of athletes live in urban areas and come from lower socioeconomic groups. In addition, the vast majority of school-aged children with intellectual disabilities who attend public schools receive free or reduced lunch, placing them in the at-risk demographic.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2760 SE 17TH STREET2760 SE 17TH STREETOcala, FL 34471
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Resource Development / Management
- Golf
- Fundraising
- Basketball
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1 to 2 hours per week during the sport training.