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1 person is interested
Become a Special Olympics Florida Coach in Marion County
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Special Olympics Florida -Marion County is seeking volunteers to help plan and organize Special Olympics events locally in Marion County and volunteer coaches.
Special Olympics Florida -Marion County has opportunities for coaches and assistant coaches for the following sports:
Coaches are the key to a successful sports experience for the Special Olympics athlete. As a coach, you teach sports skills and model good sportsmanship and character. You give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their self-worth, ability, courage, and capacity to grow and improve both on the playing field and off. Coaches will be provided training and sports seasons run for 2-3 months.
Basketball
Stand-Up Paddle
Bowling
Flag Football
Cheerleading
Softball
Track & field
Bocce
Volleyball
Golf
Swimming
Powerlifting
Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We rely on more than 21,000 volunteers throughout the state each year who serve as coaches, help with events, assist on committees and so much more. Join us in helping athletes achieve their dreams, volunteer today!
For more information contact Cherie Cain at 407-402-8604 or cheriecain@sofl.org or Maria Roman at 352-988-7998 or mariaroman@specialolympicsmarion.org
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About Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
Location:
1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont, FL 34711, US
Mission Statement
"The mission of Special Olympics Florida (SOFL) is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Description
Special Olympics Florida provides sports training and Olympic-style competition to more than 60,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities throughout the state. Special Olympics Florida is a Level I Accredited Program (highest level of accreditation granted by SOI) and is divided into 11 area programs, which cover over 55 counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Home based in countyOcala, FL 34470
DATE POSTED
June 2, 2016
SKILLS
- Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Sports are a 2-3 month season throughout the year