Volunteer / Coach Barrie & Area
(Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address, Special Olympics Ontario - Barrie Chapter)
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Position ID: V-MID0515
Last Modified: 29 Aug 2023
Last Full Update: 29 Aug 2023
Opportunity Details: Volunteer / Coach Barrie & Area
Contact | Hellaina Rothenburg, District Developer, Special Olympics Ontario; Phone: 1-888-333-5515 ext 276; Email: hellainar@specialolympicsontario.com |
Duties | Volunteers act as coaches in weekly sport training sessions, working with athletes with an intellectual disability in a variety of sports. Other positions include administrative roles on community council (fundraising, secretary, public relations, etc.). If we host competitions, day-of event volunteers are also required. SOO-Barrie offers 14 Olympic-type sports. |
More Info Link | barrie.specialolympicsontario.ca/ |
Benefits | Volunteers find it extremely rewarding to work with Special Olympics athletes, who exhibit true sportsmanship and celebrate all levels of success on and off the playing field. |
Clients | Athletes with an intellectual disability, ages 8 and up. |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | Yes |
Areas of Interest | Recreation & Sports ; Special Needs / Differently Abled |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Sports & Coaching ; Working with Children ; Sport-specific knowledge is desirable but not necessary. An ability to work well with people of all abilities is most important. |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Commitment to weekly sessions in the sport season. |
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group |
Minimum Hours | 2 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Location | Variable |
Number of Positions | Barrie: 5 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Training is provided - Volunteers have access to coach education training. |
Transportation | Volunteer is responsible for own transportation |
Cost | None |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Screening required |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specialolympicsbarrie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barriespecialolympics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SooBarrie |
Community Sets | Barrie ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address, Special Olympics Ontario - Barrie Chapter
barrie.volunteer@specialolympicsontario.ca | |
Website | barrie.specialolympicsontario.ca |
Address & Map | Barrie, ON Canada |