Chesterfield YMCA

Coach youth sports at the Chesterfield YMCA. You will be the main contact for the team you are coaching for as well as the distributor of jerseys (once provided to you) at the beginning of the season and medals at the end of the season. You will read through and finish all training as a coach, before the first game. You will also need to know all rules that are stated in our rule book, coaches guide, and parent handbook that will be given to you by the Sports Program Director. To provide an enjoyable and safe sporting experience for an assigned group of children while they learn individual and team game skills, sportsmanship, and fair play. Onboarding Requirements: Volunteers must complete an online Volunteer Application through the Y’s volunteer management system called, “Volunteer Matters.” Additional no cost requirements include completion of the following: Background Check Child Abuse & Prevention Online Training Videos Heads up Concussion Fact Sheet Once you have signed up for a volunteer opportunity by visiting gwrymca.volunteermatters.org, please contact Corey Loberg at 636-534-0109 or by email corey.loberg@gwrymca.org before you begin to make sure you have completed the necessary requirements. Youth Sports Coach volunteer responsibilities include: Coach an assigned group of children emphasizing skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun. Preside over team activities including all scheduled team practices and games. Be responsible for team equipment and jersey distribution. Ensure equal playing time for all your players regardless of the score. Work to establish and improve team unity and spirit. Adhere to YMCA policies, objectives, and rules. Lead by example among team parents to support the responsibilities of the referee and league leadership. Time Commitment: Each coach's average time commitment is weekly practice (1hr.) and Saturday games (1hr.). Pre-school coaching is only 1 hour weekly. Seasons run as follows: Winter: January 20 - March 15 Spring: March 24 - May 17 Summer: June 2 - August 2 Fall I: August 25 - October 11 Fall II: October 20 - December 13