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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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