We need a keen volunteer who can help at our weekly training sessions to help our athletes with their athletics programme.
As a Special Olympics coach, you would bring enthusiasm, commitment and a positive attitude to each practice, event and competition. You will enrich the lives of our athletes in many life-changing ways. They are an easy bunch of young people to work with.
The skills and confidence an athlete can learn through sports have a long and lasting effect.
Coaches also get a lot in return. They get to know athletes who inspire, athletes who are brave and determined, despite the odds against them. Coaches become more than teachers, mentors and role models; they are leaders in the community.
Requirements:
Ideally someone who is familiar with the a simple athletics training programme who is ready to give back, but this is not mandatory.
If you are just keen to volunteer and can learn on the job, that's fine to. Special Olympics NZ has on-line coach training available if you wish to further your coaching skills.
Our Special Olympics Club is a registered charitable trust and sport Club for people with an intellectual disability.
A Police background check is required for this role.
Just a keen person ready to give this role a go. No specific prior experience is required.
We can go to other centres/locations to compete if our Coach wishes to help in this way.
One hour per week until the end of February, Tuesdays 4.45pm to 5.45pm. The day and time could be adjusted to suit your availability if needed.
We train Tuesday evenings outdoor at the Aorangi Park athletics ground, the first 30 minutes is some training skills, then the guys have a game.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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