Volunteer / Coach Barrie & Area
(Special Olympics Ontario - Central Ontario, Barrie - No Physical Address, Special Olympics Ontario - Barrie Chapter)
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 |
| 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 |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Vulnerable Sector Screening required |
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 |