Whether
it's up front interacting with the athletes or working behind the scenes,
volunteers are an integral part of the success of Special Olympics. The Barrie
community is no different. Whether it be Head Coaches or the support volunteers
that work closely with them, members of the council, helping out at our Bingo
fundraiser, pitching
in at events, driving athletes to where they need to go at any given time,
volunteers are very much valued and appreciated for all that they do. We
couldn't do it without you. The athletes gain skills, training, enjoyment from
their sports, and self-confidence with your help. If you are considering becoming a volunteer, contact the community co-ordinator, a head coach, a volunteer or through Special Olympics Ontario and we'll let you know what we need to get you started. Usually an application and a police check is all we will need. Coaches
What are the duties of a coach? Planning Practices The coach works to plan each practice session before the
players arrive so that the athletes learn a new skill or improve on what they
already know. The coach has to make sure the athletes don't get frustrated.
This takes practice, knowing what skills are needed, knowing how to teach those
skills and knowing how to work with each athlete. Conducting practices This job requires that you be able to get and keep the
players' attention and to set up the workout so that everyone is doing
something most of the time. Knowing how to talk with the athletes is very
important. Courses required Special Olympics Canada National Coaching Certification Program (SOC/NCCP) Community or Competition Coach Technical course within their first year of their assignment or placement. Volunteers Volunteers are an integral part of the success of Special Olympics, certified (coaching) or being part of the |
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