ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE

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