Strong Minds is a screening designed to evaluate and support the development of adaptive coping skills in Special Olympics athletes. The screening identifies how athletes respond to stress and provides strategies to build resilience, manage emotions, and maintain focus during both competition and daily life. In addition to individualized evaluations, Strong Minds offers education on relaxation techniques, positive thinking, and other practical coping methods. By addressing mental wellness, the screening empowers athletes to enhance their overall well-being, strengthen emotional health, and perform at their best in sports and beyond.
Responsibilities:
1. Must have experience practicing or teaching yoga, with the ability to safely guide athletes through gentle stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques appropriate to their needs.
2. Support athletes by introducing exercises that promote flexibility, balance, focus, and stress reduction, complementing the goals of the Strong Minds discipline.
3. Work under the direction of the Clinical Director to ensure all activities align with the health and safety standards of the discipline.
4. Provide encouragement and adapt techniques to accommodate athletes of varying physical abilities.
5. Assist with tear down and clean up following the completion of all screenings.
