Coaches

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Thanks for your interest in becoming a GSO coach! Below is some information about becoming a volunteer and/or a coach with Gahanna Special Olympics.
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Please note: All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
All coaches must complete the following four requirements:
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1. Background Check: The link to the background check is here. This form will send your personal information to Special Olympics Ohio where a background check will be ordered. You will receive an email from First Advantage. The steps in that email MUST be completed within a week before the link expires.
2. General Orientation: The link to the General Orientation is here. This certification explains the basics of Special Olympics Ohio and coaching. At the end of the PowerPoint is a link to the General Orientation Quiz where a score of 15/15 is required to be considered complete. Please forward a screenshot or a copy of the certificate to coordinator@gahannaspecialolympics.org.
3. Protective Behaviors & 4. Concussion Training. Upon completion, please forward certificates to
cordinator@gahannaspecialolympics.org. Thank you!
Protective Behaviors and Concussion Training may both be found in the new learning portal at: elearn.specialolympics.org
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Click on Go To Sports
Sign In
Click on Coaches
Click on USA Sports Coach Catalogue
Click on the course name
Complete the course
Repeat for the second course​​
New User Registration for Learning Portal and Walkthrough Tutorial: https://youtu.be/lneVinkQTlM
Returning User Password Reset Tutorial: https://youtu.be/2DKOddC2T6s​
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