Youth Coach Volunteer

• Volunteer Coach
  • General Purpose
    • The Volunteer Coach is responsible for providing a fun, positive, and developmentally appropriate sports experience for all participants. The coach serves as a positive role model and teaches children the values of fair play, good sportsmanship, teamwork, dedication, and commitment. This role ensures that parents and players are informed of practice and game schedules, league rules, coaching policies, and any schedule changes or cancellations. The health and safety of all participants are a top priority.
  • Supervision received
    • Works under the general supervision of the Recreational Manager and Director.
  • Responsibilities
    • Plan, organize, and supervise games, practices, and team events.
    • Supervise assistant coaches, team managers, and/or team parents.
    • Teach athletes the fundamentals and skills of the sport.
    • Encourage and promote positive parent involvement.
    • Schedule and conduct parent meetings and other necessary team meetings.
    • Provide a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment for participants.
    • Learn, follow, and enforce all league rules, policies, and procedures.
    • Distribute relevant information to players and parents in a timely manner.
    • Ensure equal playing time for all participants, as dictated by the program.
    • Prioritize the well-being and development of players over winning.
    • Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
    • Serve as a leader, mentor, and positive role model.
  • Qualifications
    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    • Successfully complete the application process and pass a national background check.
    • Attend required coaching meetings and trainings.
    • Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
    • Exhibit patience, particularly when working with children.
    • Be organized, dependable, and reliable.
    • Maintain a balanced approach to competition, emphasizing development over winning.

Roosevelt City Requires applicants for this position to pass a background check before their hire date.