YMCA Youth Sports Coaches act as a positive role model by maintaining a safe environment through RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, and CARING.

Knowledge/skills/abilities

• Knowledge of sport rules and coaching principles (resources available)
• CPR/AED and First Aid preferred (training opportunities available)
• Ability to facilitate safe and educational meetings and team practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create a safe and nurturing environment
• Successful completion of child abuse prevention training and background check

General Duties

Management & Planning:

• Attend coaches meeting and complete all required training
• Schedule practice times and locations
• Facilitate weekly practices and games in a safe manner
• Ensure YMCA policies and procedures are followed by participants and families
• Maintain YMCA equipment & return at the end of each season

Communication:

• Share information with parents/guardians, including but not limited to practice and game schedules, sports rules, YMCA policies and procedures, etc.
• Respond to YMCA staff in a timely manner including practice times and locations
• Utilize tools to ensure on-going communication about schedules
• Share information to help participants develop fundamental understanding for the game
• Share feedback with YMCA staff to improve experience for participants and volunteers

• Support YMCA staff and officials during practice and games
• Act as mandatory reporter and ensure all youth are safe
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training. 
• Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities. 
• Complete all required abuse prevention training prior to first shift.