YOUTH PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER

What do we look for in a Volunteer?

• General Volunteer
• Complete various miscellaneous tasks
  1.  

1. 1. Pump up sports balls / organize storage areas
2. Deep-clean gymnastics equipment
3. Hang banners/posters
4. Put photos in photo frames for leagues
5. Hose down sportscourt
6. Spot clean sportscourt

Scoreboard for Sports Leagues 

1. 1. 1. Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball

• Pickleball Ambassador
  1. Participate in and Support Pickleball Open Play
     1. 1. 1. Introduce new players to others; Create welcoming environment; ensure attendance is properly marked, paddle system is being used properly, etiquette and sportsmanship is upheld; aid in court maintenance, including setup and breakdown of the net
  2. Assist in instructing “Intro to Pickleball Clinics”
  3. Serve as Tournament Admin: Check in players, record scores, organize tournament brackets and ensure smooth flow of games (give players on deck a heads up), make last minute scratches or bracket adjustments, encourage positive sportsmanship, make any final calls if there are disagreements, organize equipment, court setup/cleanup
• Sports Coaches for Seasonal Youth Leagues
  1. Sports Offered: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball 

Here is what Volunteer Coaching Entails:

Coaching is an excellent way to give back to the community. If you have experience as a coach, player, or fan of Basketball, we need your help to give the kids this opportunity to learn the game from a positive role model and hopefully develop a love for it. The commitment to coaching throughout this 8-week season entails only 2-3 hours per week. There are 6 main aspects to coaching:

1. Complete Online Volunteer Onboarding
   1. Background Check
   2. Reference Check
   3. Concussion Training, Child Abuse Prevention Training, YMCA procedures training, various paperwork
2. Attend the coaches meetings
   1.  Each sport season has 2 coaches tailored meetings to give you the information you need for a successful season!
3. Communicate with Parents and YMCA League Admin
   1. Lead the team’s group chat (via group messaging app) to keep parents informed
   2. Keep League admin in the loop throughout the season
   3. Communicate with parents before/after games and practices
4. Run practices
   1. Each team has 1 practice per week
   2. Come prepared with drill ideas, incorporating fundamental skills as well as scrimmages/games to apply these skills
   3. Example resources are provided by the YMCA
5. Coach games
   1. Each team has 1-2 games per week
   2. Arrive 20 minutes prior to game time to meet with players, warm them up, and help them mentally prepare for their game.
   3. Meet with the team after the game to review and close out before sending kids off with their parents
6. Foster Sportsmanship and Character Values
   1. Demonstrate and instill the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into players throughout the season.
   2. Lead by example for players, parents, and spectators and control the behavior of your team.

Volunteer opportunities will vary throughout the year based on needs

Additional duties include...

• Attend required orientation, training, and safety meetings
• Follow YMCA policies, safety practices, and emergency procedures
• Report safety concerns or incidents to YMCA management immediately
• Oversee safe arrival and departure of children and participants
• Support staff with tasks appropriate for volunteer roles
• Maintain positive, inclusive interactions with members, families, and staff
• Uphold YMCA Child Abuse Prevention boundaries and guidelines
• Assist with set up and clean up for volunteer activities
• Communicate program or child updates to members, parents, and staff as needed

• Commitment to YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Completion of YMCA volunteer orientation and required trainings 
• Satisfactory completion of background check and screenings, if over 18 years old
• CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications preferred
• Availability for scheduled volunteer shifts, including weekends as needed