Special Olympics at UCLA: Application 2014-15
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Special Olympics at UCLA Special Olympics at UCLA is a student-run organization that provides a safe and healthy environment for adults who are intellectually disabled to improve their skills in various sports, build self-confidence, and develop a healthy lifestyle together with UCLA volunteers. Our mission is three-fold: 1. To develop teamwork, self-confidence, and promote a healthy lifestyle within the context of athletics for our athletes. 2. To provide safe and positive venues for communication, long-term relationship building, and mutual understanding between our service recipients and volunteers. 3. To raise awareness on issues related to the intellectually disabled community both within UCLA and the greater Los Angeles community at large. Practices are held every Saturday morning from 9:45am-11:45am. Bus duty is supervised by directors and members in the morning before practice, from 8:30am to 9:30am, and the afternoon after practice, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. On occasions such as cross- training, field trips, or competitions, practices are replaced with these events and scheduling is adjusted accordingly. We seek individuals who are passionate about the intellectually disabled population. No prior experience is required. However, we expect our coaches to be responsible, compassionate, and dedicated. If you are selected to be Special Olympics coach, you will be required to do the following. All members are considered “coaches” once they have finished Class A Orientation and Certification through Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC). Coaches must attend at least three practices each quarter and complete at least one full bus duty (morning and afternoon). Further responsibilities will be outlined during training. Please complete and email this application by Friday, October 17th at midnight to: [email protected]. Send application as a PDF attachment.
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Special Olympics at UCLA
Special Olympics at UCLA is a student-run organization that provides a safe and healthy environment for adults who are intellectually disabled to improve their skills in various sports, build self-confidence, and develop a healthy lifestyle together with UCLA volunteers. Our mission is three-fold:
1. To develop teamwork, self-confidence, and promote a healthy lifestyle within the context of athletics for our athletes.
2. To provide safe and positive venues for communication, long-term relationship building, and mutual understanding between our service recipients and volunteers.
3. To raise awareness on issues related to the intellectually disabled community both within UCLA and the greater Los Angeles community at large.
Practices are held every Saturday morning from 9:45am-11:45am. Bus duty is supervised by directors and members in the morning before practice, from 8:30am to 9:30am, and the afternoon after practice, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. On occasions such as cross-training, field trips, or competitions, practices are replaced with these events and scheduling is adjusted accordingly.
We seek individuals who are passionate about the intellectually disabled population. No prior experience is required. However, we expect our coaches to be responsible, compassionate, and dedicated. If you are selected to be Special Olympics coach, you will be required to do the following.
All members are considered “coaches” once they have finished Class A Orientation and Certification through Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC). Coaches must attend at least three practices each quarter and complete at least one full bus duty (morning and afternoon). Further responsibilities will be outlined during training.
Please complete and email this application by Friday, October 17th at midnight to: [email protected]. Send application as a PDF attachment.
Special Olympics at UCLAMember Application
I. General Information
Name: ________________ Date of Birth: ___________ Career Goal: ________________
Sex: ______ Major: ______________________ UCLA ID ________________________
Year in School: ______
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEEKLY FOR UPDATED PRACTICE INFORMATION
City of Permanent Residence: __________________________________________________
II. Quick QuestionsThe following questions are for us to get to know you better. Please keep your answers specific and concise, and do not exceed 150 words per answer.
1. Please list all other organizations/jobs you are involved in. Include the number of hours spent per week.
2. Have you had any experience working with people with intellectual disabilities?3. What do you think you can contribute to Special Olympics?4. What do you want to gain from being a member of Special Olympics at UCLA?5. Do you have any experience participating in or coaching sports (especially soccer, bocce,
tennis, and basketball)? 6. What are you looking forward to most this year and why?
