​

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.

​

​​

Please note:  All volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.  

 

All head coaches and assistant coaches must complete the following five requirements:

​

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 - see below

4. Concussion Training - see below

5. Special Olympics Unified Sports Coaching Course - see below

 

The link for requirements #3 - #5 is may both be found in the new learning portal at: elearn.specialolympics.org​

                      Click on Main Portal - Sports and Games

Click on Coaches

Protective Behaviors and Concussion Training are both under Global Sports Certifications.  Special Olympics Unified Sports Coaching Course may be found under SONA Coach Course Catalogue. 

Click on each course to complete the module 

​​​​

 

 Returning User Password Reset Tutorial: https://youtu.be/2DKOddC2T6s​

​​