YMCA Sports Volunteer

## Description

The YMCA Sports Volunteer supports youth and community sports programs by helping create a positive, safe, and encouraging environment for participants. Volunteers assist with practices, games, and program activities while promoting the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

**OUR CULTURE:**

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. **We are welcoming:** we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. **We are genuine:** we value you and embrace your individuality. **We are hopeful:** we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.**We are nurturing:** we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. **We are determined:** above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

• Assist families and program staff with organizing and leading sports activities
• Help supervise participants during practices, games, and events
• Encourage teamwork, good sportsmanship, and positive behavior
• Support skill development through drills, demonstrations, and encouragement
• Help set up and take down equipment before and after activities
• Ensure participant safety by following YMCA policies and procedures
• Serve as a positive role model for youth participants
• Communicate respectfully with participants, parents, and YMCA staff

## Qualifications
**QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Interest in working with youth and supporting community programs
• Enthusiasm for sports, fitness, and healthy lifestyles
• Reliable, responsible, and punctual
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous sports experience (playing or coaching) is helpful but not required
• Must complete YMCA volunteer application and background screening

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Ability to stand, walk, and be active for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry light sports equipment
• Willingness to participate in active indoor and/or outdoor environments

**TRAINING & SUPPORT:**

• Coaches' orientation to YMCA mission, values, and policies
• Youth Protection Training in accordance with YMCA guidelines
• OSHA and general safety training requirements
• Program-specific sports training and instruction
• Ongoing guidance and supervision from YMCA staff
• Access to resources and professional development opportunities