What do we look for in a Volunteer?
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General Volunteer
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Complete various miscellaneous tasks
1. Pump up sports balls / organize storage areas
Deep-clean gymnastics equipment
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Hang banners/posters
- Put photos in photo frames for leagues
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Hose down sportscourt
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Spot clean sportscourt
Scoreboard for Sports Leagues
- Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball
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Pickleball Ambassador
- Participate in and Support Pickleball Open Play
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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
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Assist in instructing “Intro to Pickleball Clinics”
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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
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Sports Coaches for Seasonal Youth Leagues
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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:
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Complete Online Volunteer Onboarding
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Background Check
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Reference Check
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Concussion Training, Child Abuse Prevention Training, YMCA procedures training, various paperwork
- Attend the coaches meetings
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Each sport season has 2 coaches tailored meetings to give you the information you need for a successful season!
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Communicate with Parents and YMCA League Admin
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Lead the team’s group chat (via group messaging app) to keep parents informed
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Keep League admin in the loop throughout the season
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Communicate with parents before/after games and practices
- Run practices
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Each team has 1 practice per week
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Come prepared with drill ideas, incorporating fundamental skills as well as scrimmages/games to apply these skills
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Example resources are provided by the YMCA
- Coach games
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Each team has 1-2 games per week
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Arrive 20 minutes prior to game time to meet with players, warm them up, and help them mentally prepare for their game.
- Meet with the team after the game to review and close out before sending kids off with their parents
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Foster Sportsmanship and Character Values
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Demonstrate and instill the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into players throughout the season.
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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...
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Attend required orientation, training, and safety meetings
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Follow YMCA policies, safety practices, and emergency procedures
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Report safety concerns or incidents to YMCA management immediately
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Oversee safe arrival and departure of children and participants
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Support staff with tasks appropriate for volunteer roles
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Maintain positive, inclusive interactions with members, families, and staff
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Uphold YMCA Child Abuse Prevention boundaries and guidelines
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Assist with set up and clean up for volunteer activities
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Communicate program or child updates to members, parents, and staff as needed
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Commitment to YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
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Completion of YMCA volunteer orientation and required trainings
- Satisfactory completion of background check and screenings, if over 18 years old
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CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications preferred
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Availability for scheduled volunteer shifts, including weekends as needed
