Special Olympics - Softball Coaches

Head Coach:

Responsible for all coaching of practices and competitions at Special Olympic Softball events.

• Provides coaching, supervision, and safety oversight at all practices, games, and regional/state competitions.
• Ensures all medical forms are on hand at all events.
• Prepares line-up and field positions for all games.
• May be responsible for transporting athletes in a van, or riding bus to provide supervision of athletes to and from events.
• Plans for state competitions and may attend meetings as requested by the Special Olympic Coordinator.
• Communicate all needs, issues, and conflicts to the SO Coordinator in a timely manner. Any MUI/UI incidents should also be included.
• Manages/maintains team equipment.
• Maintains current background check and trainings as required by Special Olympics Ohio.

Asst. Coach:

Responsible for assisting the Head Coach with coaching practices and competitions at Special Olympic Softball events, as well as the following tasks:

• Provides coaching, supervision, and safety oversight at all practices, games, and regional/state competitions.
• Ensures all medical forms are on hand at all events.
• May be responsible for transporting athletes in a van, or riding bus to provide supervision of athletes to and from events.
• Communicate all needs, issues, and conflicts to the SO Coordinator in a timely manner. Any MUI/UI incidents should also be included.
• Manages/maintains team equipment.
• Maintains current background check and trainings as required by Special Olympics Ohio.

Knowledgeable of softball rules, valid Ohio driver's license and excellent driving record, prior softball coaching experience preferred; experience with DD population a plus.