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1 person is interested
Local Special Olympics Needing Volleyball Coaches
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Kansas
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1 person is interested
The Special Olympics JCPRD Rangers Local Program is seeking volunteer Volleyball coaches .
Practices: Mondays (August 28 - November 10) @ 7:00p-8:00p @Horizon’s High School ( 5900 Lamar Ave, Mission, KS 66202).
Experience in volleyball basics required . Expected to attend regular practices and 2 KC area competitions (Oct 22 and Nov 10). Both head and assistant coaching positions are needed.
All of the athletes will have intellectual/developmental disabilities. The specific teams in need of coaches are lower-level, just learning the sport.
This role is primarily to bring in sport-specific knowledge. Coaches will work in small groups with additional volunteer support.
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About Special Olympics Kansas
Location:
5280 FOXRIDGE DR, MISSION, KS 66202, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, 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 Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. Offering year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Kansas is a platform for acceptance and inclusion as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in the state - regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Horizon's High School5900 Lamar AveMission, KS 66202
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- Physical Education
- Sports Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for about 8 weeks plus two competition