Volunteer - Youth Sports Coach

South Sound YMCA•Olympia, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Sports Volunteer Coach provides an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for an assigned group of athletes. Coaches help children build confidence, develop individual and team game skills, and learn sportsmanship and fair play. The role requires attending practices and games, communicating with the team and Youth Sports office, caring for YMCA sports equipment, and supporting the YMCA’s mission and philosophy.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Organizational skills, patience, maturity, and dependability.
Sound character, strong morals, values, and personal ethics.
Enthusiasm and a positive spirit, with commitment to equal participation.
Current CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Coach an assigned group of children, focusing on skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun.
Communicate weekly with the team about practice updates, game times, and special events.
Attend mandatory coaches training before the sports season.
Arrive on time for all practices and games.
Use email to receive updates from the Youth Sports office and respond to necessary notifications promptly.
Follow YMCA policies, rules, and objectives.
Maintain and care for YMCA sports equipment.
Set a positive example for team parents and support the responsibilities of referees and league leadership.
Build and improve team unity and spirit.
Ensure all players receive equal playing time, regardless of the score.
Uphold the YMCA mission and philosophy during practices and games and set positive examples for athletes.