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Special Olympics Bowling Assistant Coach
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics PA
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Experience the joy of Special Olympics as an assistant coach for our bowling team! Under the leadership of a head coach, help to organize practice and assist athletes in acquiring sports skills. No prior experience needed - just a willingness to work with Special Olympics athletes.
Bowling practice starts in October and runs until March, with some opportunities for competition throughout the season. Practice takes place in Pottsville.
Volunteers are asked to complete our registration form and background check. For more information or to register, please reach out to us at volunteer@specialolympicspa.org. Thank you!
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About Special Olympics PA
Location:
2570 Blvd. of the Generals, 124 Washington Square, Norristown, PA 19403, 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
Athletes -- Over 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities or closely related developmental disabilities participate in over 300 local, sectional and state events. Athletes range in age from 8 to 80 and are of all ability levels.
Volunteers -- Nearly 46,000 volunteers provided the manpower for Special Olympics Pennsylvania last year. Volunteers of all ages serve as coaches, escorts, organizers, fund-raisers, entertainers, or sports officials. There's a place for everyone in Special Olympics, and volunteers are always needed both on and off the playing field!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17901
DATE POSTED
September 9, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week during the training season