Volunteer Soccer Coach Job Description - The Summit Area YMCA

VOLUNTEER COACH
YOUTH SOCCER
Volunteer Name: _______________________________
DEPT.: __ Sports 05__
SUPERVISOR:
____________Chris Paszowski
GENERAL FUNCTION
Be a volunteer under the direction of the Sports Directors and be responsible for one team in the Youth Soccer
League.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS
1. Exhibit caring, honesty, respect and responsibility at all times.
2. Develop an understanding of the YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy and implement that philosophy into your
own coaching.
3. Attend all scheduled meetings and coaching certifications.
4. Maintain patience with team players at all times.
5. Be prepared and organized for all scheduled practices and games.
6. Distribute YMCA information including flyers, schedules, rosters, etc. when necessary.
7. Develop good player/coach relationship with team members
8. Encourage all team members with positive reinforcement
9. Lead team members to shake hands with the opponent following each game.
10. Encourage good sportsmanship in all practices and games
11. Ensure every player the chance of playing at least one half of every game
12. Have the ability to keep winning in perspective and emphasize the other important goals of participating in a
youth sports program (skill development, having fun, meeting new friends, becoming more fit, etc.)
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
1. HR Paperwork – Application, Code of Conduct, Child Abuse Reporting Procedures, 3 personal reference
checks, and Criminal Background Check (yearly)
2. Attendance at a Blood Borne Pathogen and Child Abuse Prevention Training.
Coach Signature
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Date
Director Signature
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Date

YOUTH SPORTS PHILOSOPHY
SUMMIT YMCA
The philosophy of the Summit YMCA sports program is to teach children basic skills, as well as, the concepts of
teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship. It is also the philosophy of the YMCA to build children’s spirits,
minds and bodies through character building activities that will heighten a child’s own sense of self-confidence,
self respect and responsibility. We strive to teach the importance of participation and fun, rather than
competition, so that all children can have a positive sports experience.
Core Value Education
Caring- be kind and helpful.
Honesty- always tell the truth.
Respect- treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Responsibility- do the things you’re supposed to do.
Sportsmanship- how a player plays soccer.
Good Sportsmanship, Bad Sportsmanship
Healthy Lifestyle- address the rising child obesity rate in America by educating both children and parents.
Healthy Snacks, Food Guide Pyramid, Exercise Daily.
Week 1- Kick-Off- Sportsmanship
Week 2- Caring
Week 3- Honesty
Week 4- Healthy Lifestyle
Week 5- Respect
Week 6- Responsibility
Week 7- Closing Ceremonies- medals