Inclusive Unified Bocce Head Coach — After School

Eastern Lancaster County School District; New Holland (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Lancaster County School District in New Holland, Pennsylvania seeks a part-time Anticipated Co-Unified Indoor Bocce Head Coach to oversee the after-school Unified Indoor Bocce program at the high school. The role includes recruiting eligible students, collecting paperwork, and coordinating with Special Olympics PA and the athletic director.

The coach will develop practice plans, manage competition strategies, and ensure inclusive participation.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the high school’s after school Interscholastic Unified Indoor Bocce program. A Unified Indoor Bocce team includes Special Olympics-eligible students and students without disabilities.
• Follow roster requirements and rules for participation; recruit the appropriate mix of Special Olympics-eligible students and non-disabled students; collect all required paperwork (physical exam, health history, parental consents).
• Liaison regularly with Special Olympics Pennsylvania staff and the high school athletic director to ensure quality program standards are met and comply with all rules and policies.
• Practices begin with the PIAA winter season in late November; season runs through the first week of March; minimum two after school practices weekly and four to six competitions; follow protocols if advancing to Regional/State Championships.
• Attend the Unified Sports Indoor Bocce Coaches’ Training in your county and complete required online Special Olympics courses.
• Develop and implement practice plans providing bocce skills and tactical instruction to all participants; manage competition strategies at Unified Indoor Bocce matches.
• Promote inclusive sport experience by following Unified Sports principles and social inclusion outcomes.
• Work with the high school athletic director to plan and provide support for home Unified Indoor Bocce matches; recruit volunteers to act as officials and scorekeepers and follow Special Olympics PA protocols.

Job description

Eastern Lancaster County School District in New Holland, Pennsylvania seeks a part-time Anticipated Co-Unified Indoor Bocce Head Coach to oversee the after-school Unified Indoor Bocce program at the high school. The role includes recruiting eligible students, collecting paperwork, and coordinating with Special Olympics PA and the athletic director.

The coach will develop practice plans, manage competition strategies, and ensure inclusive participation.