Coaches are role models and character builders. Coaches give Special Olympics athletes the most immediate awareness of their own worth, ability, courage and capacity to grow and improve.
Hey, current coaches, Heads of Delegation, Finance Chairs and team administrators! Check out our brand-new Coach Portal for all your most-used resources.
Are you new to Special Olympics Minnesota?
Currently we do not have any in-person coach or team assistant opportunities available because practices are suspended or very limited at this time. Please check back later in 2021.
You can also check out the volunteer roles that may be available on our Volunteers page!
Certification
All coaches who work with athletes need to be Level 1 certified. Level 1 certified coaches can coach any sport.
Step 1: Complete the online Level 1 training & volunteer application and online COVID-19 Training & Waiver.
This training is designed for new coaches as well as current coaches who need to renew their Protective Behaviors certification. Includes General Orientation, Protective Behaviors and Concussion content.
You’ll receive an email from HireRight [email protected] to complete your background check.
In light of the ongoing global crisis regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), we will still be processing your volunteer application and level 1 training but will be unable to process your background check until further notice. Once we can process background checks, you’ll receive an email from [email protected] with a link to perform your background check. Special Olympics Minnesota will incur the cost of your background check. Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Step 2: Renew background check
Existing volunteers that have questions regarding their background check can contact their delegation or email [email protected]
