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5 people are interested
Youth Wheelchair Basketball Coach
ORGANIZATION: Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association
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5 people are interested
The Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association believes in providing sports and recreational programs to children and adults with physical challenges to ensure opportunities equal to their able bodied peers. We're looking for a coach for the youth wheelchair basketball program. Kids ages 5-12 meet on Saturday mornings at the Municipal Gymnasium from 10am-12pm. All equipment and assistance provided. We are a Paralympic Sports Club and a member of Disabled Sports USA.
Knowledge of wheelchair sports and previous experience coaching children are advantageous. Please reach out if you have any questions!
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About Adaptive Sports and Recreation Association
Location:
P.O. Box 153792, San Diego, CA 92195, US
Mission Statement
Providing sports and recreational activities for children and adults with a permanent physical disability to ensure opportunities equal to their able-bodied peers.
Description
Core Programs and Activities
Year-Round Adaptive Sports (YRS)
Year Round league sports programs are offered to people of all ages and include wheelchair basketball, tennis, and sitting volleyball.
Originally just one team, the program has quickly grown to include multiple competitive and recreational levels, including:
- Recreational 12 and under (multi sport clinics)
- Wheelchair basketball (youth and Adult)
- Wheelchair Tennis (adult)
Junior Adaptive Sports Camp
Children, ages 4-18, attend a five-day adaptive sports camp. Campers have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a number of adaptive sports and further develop their skills. Sports include wheelchair basketball, tennis, archery, swimming, rugby, soccer, handcycling, sailing, water tubing, outrigger canoeing, kayaking and more. The camp’s goal is to help establish the building blocks of an active life through the introduction and skill development of adaptive sports.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2111 Pan American PlazaSan Diego, CA 92101
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2020
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Basketball
- Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours/week on Saturday mornings. Some Saturdays excluded.