2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games

SPECIAL OLYMPICS U.S.A.

2017 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES

Head Coach/Coach Application Form

DEADLINE – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016
The mission of Special Olympics U.S.A. is to provide for the leadership and management of a united national team of delegates, athletes and coaches from all eligible U.S. Programs, delivering a quality athlete experience through participation in World Games.
Position Summary: Each Head Coach will beappointed by the Management Team/Sport Manager and the Coach will be appointed by the Sport Manager/Head Coach to organize, prepare, and provide communication and administrative leadership to the athletes and coaches of their respective sport, from the time of their selection through the post-Games Debrief. Each Head Coach is to work directly with their sport Coaches to ensure the athletes and coaches for their sport delegation experience the athletic, physical, cultural and social benefits of participating in a World Games.
Please check the Head Coach and/or Coach position(s) for which you are applying (you may identify up to 2sports choices):
Alpine Skiing
□ Head Coach (1)
□ Coach (13) / Cross Country Skiing
□ Head Coach (1)
□ Coach (6) / Figure Skating
□ Head Coach (1)
□ Coach (1)
Snowboarding
□ Head Coach (1)
□ Coach (1) / Snowshoeing
□ Head Coach (1)
□ Coach (6) / Speed Skating
□ Head Coach (1)
□ Coach (2)
Please Note: SO USA does not select the Head Coach/Coaches for Floor Hockey, as the selected team(s) will bring their assigned coaches with them.
General Information (please print or type)
First Name: / Last Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Gender: / Male / Female / Date of Birth: / / / /19
Day Phone: / ( ) / Eve. Phone: / ( )
Cell Phone: / ( ) / Fax: / ( )
E-mail Address:
Special Olympics Program Name:

Staff experience w/ Special Olympics: State: ______Position: ______Year began: _____

Volunteer experience: State: ______Event(s): ______Year began: _____

Do you have previous experience with Special Olympics USA, National Games and/or World Games?
If yes, please explain:
Explain your knowledge and experience coaching the sport(s) you are requesting. Have you competed in the sport?
Share your experience directly coaching SO athletes: ______
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Do you have overnight experience with athletes? □ Yes □ No
Do you manage people in your present work position? □ Yes □ No Past work positions? □ Yes □ No
Would you consider yourself a detail oriented person? □ Yes □ No
Explain how you view teamwork. ______
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How do you react when you become frustrated? ______
Identify your leadership traits.
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Are you currently certified in any of the following and/or proficient in a foreign language (please note language)?
Date of Expiration
First Aid / Yes / No
CPR (American Red Cross or Heart Association) / Yes / No
American Sign Language / Yes / No
Foreign Language
Situational Scenario. As a Coach, you have noticed the Head Coach of your sport is not communicating well with the Coaches. In addition, several of the Coaches have shared with you their concerns and comments about the lack of communication from the Head Coach and that they do not support this individual. What steps would you take to address this situation? (Answers are to be concise and confined to the provided space)
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Describe a time you had to make a critical decision. ______
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Describe a time you disagreed with a supervisor. ______
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Describe your biggest professional mistake. ______
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Are you able to serve as a Head Coach/Coach from appointment through the 2017 World Winter Games? □Yes □No
Are you able to commit to attending Training Camp? □ Yes □ No
Are you able to commit to be on-site with the Delegation the entire length of Host Town and the Games?
□ Yes □ No
Can you meet all other pre-Games, Games-time and post-Games requirements described in the Job Description? □ Yes □ No / No
Do you understand the process for financial reimbursement and budgetary expenditures? □ Yes □ No

Do you understand a current Volunteer Background Check is required to complete your application? □Yes □ No

• I have read and understand the job description and general expectations of this position and that the information I havegiven SO USA is true and complete. I understand the SO USA Management Team may remove me from the delegation if I fail to meet the requirements of the job description or act outside the Code of Conduct.

• This form needs to be signed by your U.S. Program President/CEO and the head of Sports/Program to confirm their endorsement of your application. If it is not signed, the application will not be accepted nor reviewed.

Signature of Applicant / Date

Uniform Information Form

Please fill in measurements or check the size that would best fit. Fulfillment of size request is based on availability.

First Name: / Last Name:
In which sport is this individual associated in the 2017 Games?
Gender: / Male / Female
Height / feet / inches / State:
Waist: / inches / Weight / pounds
Chest: / inches / Inseam: / inches
Shoe Size: / Left / Right / Hips: / inches

Please use Size Chart A (Champion) to request sizes for the following

Item: / Men’s Sizes / Women’s & Girls / Youth Unisex
Fleece / S M L XL 2XL
3XL 4XL Other: / YM YL S M L
XL 2XL Other: / YS YM YL
YXL Other:
Quarter-Zip Tech / S M L XL 2XL
3XL 4XL Other: / YM YL S M L
XL 2XL Other: / YS YM YL
YXL Other:
Hoodie Sweatshirt / S M L XL 2XL
3XL 4XL Other: / YM YL S M L
XL 2XL Other: / YS YM YL
YXL Other:
Long Sleeve T Shirt / S M L XL 2XL
3XL 4XL Other: / YM YL S M L
XL 2XL Other: / YS YM YL
YXL Other:
Short Sleeve T Shirt / S M L XL 2XL
3XL 4XL Other: / YM YL S M L
XL 2XL Other: / YS YM YL
YXL Other:

Sock Size: ______Cap/Hat Size: ______Hand/Glove Size: ______

Please use Size Chart B(Burton) to request sizes for the following:

Item: / Men’s Sizes / Women’s Sizes
Burton Outer Jacket / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other: / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other:
Burton Inner Jacket / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other: / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other:
Burton Outer Pant / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other: / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other:
Burton Inner Pant (like track pant) / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other: / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other:
Base Layer Bottom / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other: / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other:
Base Layer Top / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other: / XXS XS S M
L XL 2XL Other:
Please list any additional information that would be helpful for apparel sizing:

Size Chart A (Champion)

Size Chart B (Burton)

Women’s Size Chart for Burton

Coaches

Code of Conduct

It is the responsibility of all coaches to maintain the highest standards of conduct for themselves, their athletes and supports in all trainings and competitions. Failure to do so undermines the official’s authority and the integrity of the game, resulting in a hostile environment for the athletes, officials, coaches, assistant coaches and spectators. As a role model for all of the athletes and spectators, coaches participating in the event, all are expected to be supportive of and to acknowledge the effort, good play and sportsmanship on the part of ALL players from all participating teams.

By example, coaches and assistant coaches are expected to show that although they are competing, they have respect for the opponent and officials at all times. Special Olympics USA will not tolerate negative behavior exhibited either by demonstrative actions and gestures, or verbally by ill-intentioned remarks, including those addressed toward the official or opposing members. Coaches exhibiting hostile, negative sarcastic or otherwise ill-intended behavior toward officials, opposing athletes or coaches will be subject to disciplinary action by Special Olympics U.S.A.

Responsibilities to the Rules of the Game

1. Coaches should be thoroughly acquainted with and demonstrate a working knowledge of the

Rules of the Sport.

1. Coaches are responsible to assure their athletes understand the intent as well as the application of the Rules.
2. Coaches must adhere to the letter and spirit of the Rules of the Game.
3. Coaches are responsible for their athletes actions during competition and must not permit those to perform with intent of causing injury to opposing athletes.
4. The coach must constantly strive to teach good sporting behavior.

Responsibility to the Officials

1. Officials must have the support of the coaches, players and spectators.
2. Coaches must always refrain from criticizing officials in the presence of players or spectators.
3. Professional respect, before, during and after the competition should be mutual. There is to be no demeaning dialogue or gestures between official, coach or players.
4. Coaches must not incite players or spectators or attempt to disrupt the flow of the game.
5. Comments regarding an official should be made in writing to the Management Team personnel.
6. Coaches should not approach officials after the competition to discuss calls.
7. Coaches shall not offer dissent to any call made by an official or referee at any time.
8. Coaches are not to address the official/referee during competition except to: a) respond to officials/referees who has initiated a conversation; b) point out emergency or safety issues; c) make substitutions; and d) ask for the time remaining in regulation play.

Sign/Date: ______

• All applicants must complete and attach the following materials:

□ Application Form, signed by your Special Olympics Program’s President/CEO and
Sports/Program staff, unless the applicant is in this position.
□ Timeline and detail of Special Olympics work history.
□ Letters of Support. You are required to submit three letters of support. A letter from the
the Sports/Program Director from your state Program and 2 letters from among: your supervisor
at work; a Special Olympics family member or volunteer; or a Special Olympics athlete.
□ Code of Conduct. Sign and attach the Code of Conduct to application.
□ All application materials need to be submitted as a single unit by: Friday, February 26,2016.
□ All application materials will be reviewed and each nominee will be informed of selections.

U.S. Program Staff Section

Volunteer Background Check/Protective Behaviors

We certify this individual is current on their Volunteer Background Screening. □ Yes □ No

Date check conducted: ______

We certify this individual is current on their Protective Behaviors. □ Yes □ No

Date taken: ______

This form needs to be signed by the U.S. Program’s President/CEO and Sports/Program Director to confirm their endorsement of your application. If it is not signed, the application will not be accepted or considered.
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Signature of President/CEO Date
(unless the applicant is in this position)
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Signature of Sports/Program Director Date
(unless the applicant is in this position)

Please submit by 5PM CST, Thursday, February 25, 2016 to:

Sidny

Special Olympics Texas512-835-7756 (fax)

1804 Rutherford Lane

Austin, TX 78754

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