Youth Sports Coach Volunteer

About this opportunity

Youth Sports & Fitness is seeking volunteer coaches for its Fall 2026 youth soccer leagues and cross country running program. The goal is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. Coaches will work with children ages 5-9 in soccer and/or ages 6-13 in cross country running, leading practices, teaching fundamentals, supervising participants, and communicating with on-site staff and parents.\n\nThe program operates on various schedules: Tuesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m. (Youth Soccer League, ages 7-9), Wednesdays 4:15-5:15 p.m. (Mighty Mites Soccer League, ages 5-6), and Thursdays 4-6:10 p.m. (Youth Cross Country Running, ages 6-13). The season runs Fall 2026 (Mid-September through October).\n\nBasic knowledge of soccer and running is required. Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy, and willing to put forth good effort. A background check is required, and applicants must attend a mandatory coaches clinic/meeting.

What you'll do

• Lead soccer or cross country practice sessions
• Teach basic fundamentals and rules of sport
• Supervise and maintain safety of youth participants
• Coach/referee league games
• Communicate with parents and on-site staff
• Arrive 15-20 minutes early to practices and games
• Attend mandatory coaches clinic/meeting

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old. Basic knowledge of soccer and/or running required. Reliable and trustworthy. Background check required. If applicant is under 18, parent must sign waiver.