ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE

one-year non-voting position  

Duties and Responsibilities 

● Attend Community Council meetings 

● Make sport club visits to local clubs 

● Get feedback from athletes about their interests, concerns and wishes for their local program 

● Agree to work with and be mentored by a member of the GDSO Community Council 

● Work in conjunction with council to spread awareness about Special Olympics 

● Work with GDSO Community Council to represent Special Olympics at local events and  schools 

● Understand and adhere to the Athletes Rights and Responsibilities 

● Complete an Athlete Leadership Program (ALP) workshop when available 

● Have the ability to access the GDSO Athlete Representative assigned email and be able to  communicate with GDSO Council and athletes