Adult Volunteers

Be a part of our Youth Sports Program and make a difference in a child's life! Coaching in our Youth 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. Coaches will coach a team for 8 weeks consisting of 2 weeks of practice, then 6 weeks of practice then game format. Total time commitment is 1hr per week for 8 weeks 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 your team at practice • Come to practices with high energy and positive attitude • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship and core values • Lead practices, 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