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Spots available: 3
Athletics (Track and Field) Coach
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Southern California - Orange County
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Spots available: 3
This coach role is set to assist our Athletics program, the Huntington Beach Roadrunners. You can find the practice information below.
Huntington Beach Road Runners
- Day(s): Every Saturday
- Time: 9:00am-11:00am
- Location: Goldenwest College - 15744 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Head Coach create, organize and conduct a comprehensive sports training program
- Train athletes during scheduled practice times as well as accompany team to competitions
- Create and maintain a positive and fun environment for all athletes
After successfully completing the required qualifications, SOSC staff will reach out with you to complete the Coach or Team Volunteer role. Following this, you will then be connected with the Head Coach of the Huntington Beach Roadrunners.
More opportunities with Special Olympics Southern California - Orange County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Southern California - Orange County
Location:
2428 N Grand Avenue, Suite G, Santa Ana, CA 92705, US
Mission Statement
We are the world’s largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities: with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries -- and millions more volunteers and supporters. We are also a global and social movement. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. The athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment -- on the playing field and in life. They also inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Please view the following video to see the full spectrum of our activities.
Description
Special Olympics Southern California offers 13 sports across 4 seasons, serving thousands of athletes in community and school-based programs in 11 counties. It also offers opportunities for athletes to improve their overall health and wellness, gain leadership skills and much more. These programs are supported by a passionate community including more than 50 employees, thousands of volunteers, SOSC’s valued partners and donors, and the community at large.
Sports
Having fun, developing skills and building self-esteem is the life of a Special Olympics athlete. We offer seasonal sports training and competitions for people of all ages and skill levels.
https://sosc.org/sportsoffered/
Leadership
Empowering athletes to spread acceptance and inclusion and live more independent lives through leadership training. This training prepares them to be leaders on their sports team and in the game of life.
https://sosc.org/athleteleadership/
Athlete Health
Keeping the athletes healthy so they can compete is a key goal. Children and adults with intellectual disabilities who participate in Special Olympics develop improved physical fitness and motor skills.
https://sosc.org/health/
CAUSE AREAS
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
Sat Apr 26, 2025 - Sat Jun 14, 2025
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WHERE
15744 Goldenwest StreetHuntington Beach, CA 92647
(33.73514 ,-118.00362 )
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2025
SKILLS
- Coaching
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Our Spring Season will end in June, however if you would like to stay on as a coach for another sport, we would love to have you.
- Must register on SOSC's Volunteer Website and complete all necessary steps there. A representative will reach out to you to guide you through those steps.