Special Olympics Hamilton County can use a few extra hands.
WHAT
Special Olympics Hamilton County
OPEN CALL
for management positions, volunteer positions, coaches, and athletes/parents interested in learning more about SOHC’s program.
for management positions, volunteer positions, coaches, and athletes/parents interested in learning more about SOHC’s program.
WHEN
Tuesday, September 8th, 2015
6:30-8:30 PM
WHERE
Special Olympics Indiana
6200 Technology Center Drive, Suite 105
6200 Technology Center Drive, Suite 105
Indianapolis, 46278
JOB DESCRIPTION
To work as a member of the management team, responsible for making a year-round program of sports training and competition available to all eligible Special Olympics athletes within Hamilton County.
(ALL positions are non-paid and volunteer)
(ALL positions are non-paid and volunteer)
County Coordinator
- Appoint and supervise county management team
- Plan annual calendar of events
- Oversee finances (budgets)
- Implement volunteer policies
- Submit entry forms
- Attend area meeting, Regional Conference and state conference/leadership retreat
Assistant County Coordinator
- Back-up County Coordinator
- Coordinate public relations
- Usually responsible for another major team function (sports, outreach, volunteers, etc.)
Outreach Coordinator
- Identify eligible athletes
- Create recruitment campaigns
- Register athletes
- Make presentations
- Support family involvement
- Set goals and develop plans
Public Relations Coordinator
- Develop and annual public relations/education plan
- Compile a media and PR directory of all newspapers, PR agencies, publications, and radio/tv stations in area
- Publish a county newsletter
- Develop a fact sheet for the county program
- Prepare promotional kits for prospective athletes
Athlete Leadership Program (ALP’s) Coordinator
- Provide training and support for athletes who desire to expand their participation both on and off the competition field.
- Meet with the athletes at least once a month
- Prepare athletes for ALPs university (if needed)
- Provide budget/plan for activities
Transportation Coordinator
- Pick up Athletes and deliver them to their destination
- Pick up and drop off auction items from events
Golf Coach
- Train with athletes at least once a week during golf season
- Attend sports events
- Submit all paperwork on time
Basic Volunteer
- Perform short-term tasks at sports or fundraising events.
- Usually a one-day commitment of 4-8 hours.
- Escort athletes
- Serve meals
- Officiate games
- Register volunteers and event participants
- Keep score at games
- Support at special events and fundraisers
- Provide first aid
- Set up/tear down equipment
- Help with post-event clean-up
- Assist with event hospitality
Questions? Contact Tiffany Yust at tiffanysohc
