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A Quick Guide to Coach Recruitment and Retention

Special Olympics coaches are the heartbeat of our movement. Without our coaches, our sport programmes simply cannot exist. In every community around the world, coaches volunteer their time, their expertise, their energy and their passion, to ensure that children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the opportunity to experience the power and the joy of sport.
Quick Guide to Coach Recruitment and Retention
Coach recruitment in Special Olympics is not a one-time activity. The reality is that all clubs and local programs must continually recruit coaches as well as ensuring they retain, develop and appreciate existing coaches. This is a challenging, but vital activity which helps ensure every athlete can have the best possible sport experience.

Download the Quick Guide to Recruitment and Retention guide that answers the Why, Who, Where, and How of coach recruitment and retention.