Adult Volunteers

Be a part of our Bitty Sports Program and make a difference in a child's life! Coaching in our Bitty Sports Program is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend beyond sports at a young age. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. You will create an environment that celebrates belonging, achievement, and relationships. Bitty Sports serves children ages 3-5, and this will be most kid's first experience with sports, you can be a part of making their first sports venture a great one! Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources provided to be prepared to lead stations at practices. • Come to practices with high energy and positive attitude • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship and core values • Lead stations, teamwork sessions, and coach games all in 1 hr, 1 time per week. • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is 1 weekly session for 1 hour beginning the week of November 4th and ending on December 22nd.