Youth Programs Volunteer - Basketball

Job Details: Job Location: San Luis Obispo County YMCA

• San Luis Obispo, CA, Position Type: Volunteer, Salary Range: Undisclosed, What do we look for in a Volunteer? General Volunteer Complete various miscellaneous tasks Pump up sports balls / organize storage areas Deep-clean gymnastics equipment Hang banners/posters Hose down sportscourt Spot clean sportscourt Scoreboard for Sports Leagues
• Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball Pickeball Ambassador Participate in and Support Pickleball Open Play Assist in instructing Intro to Pickleball Clinics 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 Sports Coaches for Seasonal Youth Leagues 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: Complete Online Volunteer Onboarding Attend the coaches meetings Communicate with Parents and YMCA League Admin Run practices Coach games Foster Sportsmanship and Character Values Volunteer opportunities will vary throughout the year based on needs Additional duties include... Attend required orientation, training, and safety meetings Follow YMCA policies, safety practices, and emergency procedures Report safety concerns or incidents to YMCA management immediately Oversee safe arrival and departure of children and participants Support staff with tasks appropriate for volunteer roles Maintain positive, inclusive interactions with members, families, and staff Uphold YMCA Child Abuse Prevention boundaries and guidelines Assist with set up and clean up for volunteer activities Communicate program or child updates to members, parents, and staff as needed Qualifications: Commitment to YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility Completion of YMCA volunteer orientation and required trainings Satisfactory completion of background check and screenings, if over 18 years old CPR, First Aid, AED Certifications preferred Availability for scheduled volunteer shifts, including weekends as needed