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Coach for a Cause - Make an Impact with Special Olympics NC - Gaston County!

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ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics North Carolina

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Do you love sports? Want to make a real difference while sharing your passion for coaching? Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) is looking for coaches and assistant coaches to help local athletes with intellectual disabilities develop their skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of competition!

With Spring Games right around the corner, we need motivated coaches for:

  • Swimming
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Volleyball
What You’ll Do:
  • Attend a SONC Coaching Workshop to get prepared
  • Train and mentor athletes in their chosen sport, helping them grow and excel
  • Be part of the Spring Games on April 4, 2025, supporting athletes as they compete
Time Commitment:
  • Kickoff Call to get started
  • SONC Coach Training (if you’re new to coaching with us)
  • One practice per week leading up to the Games
  • Attendance at the Spring Games on April 4, 2025
Why Volunteer?

This is your chance to be part of something big-helping athletes reach their full potential while experiencing the joy of teamwork and competition. Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a lifelong sports fan, or just love inspiring others, we need you!

Sign up today and help local athletes achieve their dreams!

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About Special Olympics North Carolina

Location:

2200 Gateway Centre Boulevard, Suite 201, Morrisville, NC 27650, US

Mission Statement

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round athletic training and sports 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 and other Special Olympics athletes and the community. We provide opportunities for athletes and volunteers throughout the state of North Carolina. If you'd like to donate to Special Olympics NC please use this link: https://bit.ly/390XlyV

Description

Volunteer-driven, non-profit organization

CAUSE AREAS

Community
People with Disabilities
Sports & Recreation
Community, People with Disabilities, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Mon Feb 24, 2025 - Fri Apr 04, 2025

WHERE

Gastonia, NC 28052

(35.21567,-81.24087)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Basketball
  • Coaching
  • Swimming

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Coaching training, athlete training sessions, attendance at Spring Games on April 4, 2025
  • Coaching experience, experience in volleyball, basketball, swimming, or bowling

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