Athletics (Track & Field) Program Volunteer

Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East (MIE)

  • Location Doncaster East VIC
  • Category Recreation

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time Required

9:30am - 11:00am Sundays beginning in October 2024 through to through to March 2025

Requirements

  • Covid-19 vaccination
  • Working with Children Check *

Interested candidates are welcome to attend one of our sessions and get a ‘hands-on feel’ for our program and the athletics program volunteer role.
If willing to continue to support our program (regularly or multiple times through the year), then we would require the candidate to sign up as a formal volunteer with our club and ensure they have a current Working With Children Check in place.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Insurance Age Requirement

Between 18 and 99

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Special Olympics Melbourne Inner East.

We are looking for volunteers who can work under the direction of the head coach to

  • Help set up and 'take down' before and after the session
  • Support athletes as they participate in training drills and track/field activities
  • Encourage the participation of all attending athletes, regardless of ability
  • Monitor athletes and ensure their safety during training program activities
  • Work under the direction of the Head Coach and Athletics Manager
  • Work with any 'breakout' groups to participate in drills or skills work, as specified by the head coach
  • Encourage athletes to encourage and support each other on while training
  • Ideally we are looking for volunteers who will be able to help out regularly (or at least semi-regularly)
  • Knowledge of / experience with athletics (running, jumps, throws etc.) is beneficial

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