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Athletics Assistant

Special Olympics North Shropshire (SONS)

North Shropshire Special Olympics is part of Special Olympics Great Britain, which provides weekly training opportunities as well as opportunities to compete in a number of different sports for people with a learning disability from the age of 8 upwards.

  Athletics practice takes place once a week during term time on Wednesday nights, 6.15 to 7.30 pm, the Derwen sports hall .

There are a few athletics competitions a year on a Saturday or Sunday.

Special Olympics would particularly like to hear from females who would like to support female athletes, although male mentors are welcome to apply too. 

Regretfully we are unable to cover volunteer travel expenses at this time. 

About Special Olympics North Shropshire (SONS)

Special Olympics North Shropshire has been training people with a learning disability aged 8 and above since 1989. We offer weekly training in 5 different sports during term time.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic, can relate to people with a learning difficulty and can give encouragement and guidance to improve our athletes skills.

  • First aid certificate would be an advantage
  • Register athletes on arrival
  • Receive and register subs
  • Be prepared to offer assistance when required 

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

Derwen College
Whittington Road
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 3JA

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Employment, Education and Training
  • Fitness and Sport
  • Young People
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Sports Volunteering
  • Teaching and Training
  • Youth Work
  • Details
  • Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
  • Child protection policy
  • Complaints Policy and procedures
  • DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
  • Diversity Policy
  • Expenses Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
  • Safeguarding
  • Volunteer Task/Role description
  • Volunteering Policy & Agreements
  • Vulnerable Adults Policy
  • Application Process
  • Informal Discussion
  • References
  • Trial Period

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