Local Special Olympics Needing Swim Coach
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Kansas
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The Special Olympics Lakemary Stars-Youth Local Program is seeking volunteer Swim coaches.
If you are interested please, please email Sara Phipps, sphipps@lakemaryctr.org. Background check and free online trainings are required.
Practices: One hour, once a week for 8 weeks @ Ozone Pool (300 11th St, Osawatomie, KS 66064). Time/day of practices TBD.
Experience in swimming basics required. Expected to attend regular practices and 1 KC area competition (April 21). Both head and assistant coaching positions are needed.
All of the athletes will have intellectual/developmental disabilities.
This role is primarily to bring in sport-specific knowledge. Coaches will work in small groups with additional volunteer support.
More opportunities with Special Olympics Kansas
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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
Ozone Pool300 11th StOsawatomie, KS 66064
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- Physical Education
- Swimming
- Sports Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for 8 weeks plus one competition