You Can CHANGE LIVES
Was there a mentor, teacher or coach who made a difference in your life? The one who gave you the courage and determination to strive to be your best? The one who helped shape both your performance and your character? You can be that important person in someone else’s life.
Ready to Lead?
Coaches play an important role in helping athletes develop skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of competition.
Head Coaches are responsible for leading a sport-specific team. Coaches must be at least 18 years old, commit to regular practices throughout the season, and attend Regional and State competitions with their athletes.
To coach at Regional and State competitions, Head Coaches must become Special Olympics Maine Certified by completing a sport-specific Coach Certification Training. Trainings are offered throughout the year across Maine.
How to Become a Coach
New to Special Olympics Maine? Getting started is easy!
1
Complete the Class A Volunteer Registration
Fill out the Class A Volunteer & Unified Partner Registration Form to let us know you’re interested in coaching.
2
Complete Your Onboarding
After submitting your registration, you’ll receive emails to:
- Complete your background check (required for volunteers 18+). After you submit your Class A Volunteer & Unified Partner Registration Form, you’ll receive an email from Sterling, our background check partner, with instructions to complete your background check.
- Complete Protective Behaviors Training
Head Coaches will also complete Concussion Awareness Training.
3
We’ll Contact You
Once you’ve submitted your registration, a Special Olympics Maine staff member or Regional Manager will contact you to learn about your interests and connect you with coaching opportunities in your area!
Helping athletes accomplish something they never thought possible is my REWARD ”
—Maine Coach
If you are not able to find what you are looking for or have a question this page does not answer, reach out to us! We can’t do this without you, and we’re always here to help you.