What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Volunteers 2026 position at Eau Claire, City of (WI)?
POSITION SCOPE
The City of Eau Claire is accepting applications for volunteer youth baseball coaches, youth soccer coaches and youth flag football coaches. Must work well with children, and be a mature adult with some knowledge and experience with the sport volunteering for. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online application. Please note that criminal background checks are conducted on all volunteer coaches.
COACHES AGREEMENT & HEAD INURY INFORMATION
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Position: Snowboard InstructorHours/Week: 1 evening
Days Required: Wednesday evenings
Wage: Volunteer
Description: Youth snowboard knowledge and skills. 2-4 years instructing youth snowboarding preferred.
Position: Flag Football Coach
Applications will be reviewed mid-July.
Hours/Week: 2 (evenings)
Days Required: Tuesday/Thursday evenings
Wage: Volunteer
Description: Youth football knowledge and skills. 2-4 years instructing or coaching youth football preferred.
Position: Soccer Coach
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-April
Hours/Week: 2 (evenings)
Days Required: Tuesday/Thursday evenings
Wage: Volunteer
Description: Youth soccer knowledge and skills. 2-4 years instructing or coaching youth soccer preferred.
Position: T-Ball / Baseball Coach
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-April
Hours/Week: 2 (evenings)
Days Required: Monday-Thursday evenings
Wage: Volunteer
Description: Youth baseball knowledge and skills. 2-4 years instructing or coaching youth baseball preferred.
Position: Specialized Recreation Activity Assistant
Applications will be reviewed beginning mid-March.
Hours/Week: 2-6 hours/week
Days Required: Monday-Thursday afternoons; Wednesday evenings
Wage: Volunteer
Description: Applicants must be available from June 1 through August 5. This position assists with the delivery of an afternoon specialized education program for school-aged youth ages 6–21 with disabilities, as well as an evening social club for adults. The youth program operates Monday through Thursday afternoons, and the adult evening program meets on Wednesdays. Candidates are preferred to have one to two years of experience working with children and/or adults with disabilities; leadership experience is beneficial. Responsibilities include leading structured activities such as art projects, field trips, fishing excursions, and similar events. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong behavior management skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts and effectively calm participants as needed. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification are recommended.
Position: Park Ambassadors-McDonough Park
Hours/Week: 2-3 hrs
Days Required: Varied
Wage: Volunteer
Description: Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join your friends and neighbors in the McDonough Park Ambassador program. Park Ambassadors open secured recreation equipment for public use, monitor the park area to ensure safety and security, provide assistance, and information to residents and visitors, and report park concerns as appropriate to department staff.