Coach with SOM
Special Olympics Manitoba is a volunteer-based organization. Currently over 800 coaches, officials, fundraisers and administrators provide support to our over 2000 athletes.
The volunteers are the backbone of the organization. Our success depends on the dedication and skills of our many volunteers.
Benefits of Becoming a Coach
- Build your resume
- Have the opportunity for travel and to experience competitions from the Regional to the International level.
- Help athletes with an intellectual disability achieve their goals and reach their full potential
- Improve your coaching and/or administrative skills
- Meet new people and contacts
- Participate in recognition events
- Pursue training and continuing education
- Stay active in sport
- Use your skills to help others
New Coaching Recognition Award - Outstanding Achievements in Coaching
Criteria: NCCP driven, competitions attended, professional development and all around promoting Special Olympics in the community.
2010-2011 Winner: Natalie Brjnas – Winnipeg
Accomplishments :
- SOC Competition Workshop
- Athletics Sport Coach
- MED training and Evaluation
- Basketball Competition Introduction
- Coaches Two Programs
- Attended
- 2 snowshoe competitions
- 2 Basketball tournaments (one to North Dakota)
- 3 Track and Field competitions
- Provincial Conference
- Regional Meetings
- Encouraged other coaches to attend 2011 Provincial Conference
- Coach on the Provincial Winter Team
How to Become a Coach
Step I
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- Click here to fill out the online application form or you can request to have a copy of the form sent to you by calling 204-925-5625.
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Step II
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- The Provincial office will contact you about opportunities in your area. You will be sent information on the next steps required to complete your application.
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Step III
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- Completion of the application package includes deciding what program or job you would like to volunteer with, completing the application form indicating your choice, obtaining a police background check and the signing of the code of conduct. Return the completed package to the provincial office.
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Step IV
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- Your references will be checked. A volunteer placement will be offered to you pending application approval.
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Step V
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- Volunteer Orientation. Every new volunteer must attend or complete the volunteer orientation in order to volunteer with Special Olympics Manitoba. Once this step is complete, you will be given the name and number of the Head Coach of your chosen program and you will be able to start volunteering.
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Step VI
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- To become a coach, you need to complete your full Level I Special Olympics coaching certification. i.e. Theory, Technical and Practical
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Expectations of Coaching with Special Olympics Manitoba
- Fulfill the responsibility of your assignment
- Set an example for the athletes
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship
- Treat athletes and coaches with dignity and respect
- Active participation and consistent attendance
- Take advantage of the opportunities that Special Olympics offers you.
