YOUTH PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER

Job DetailsJob Location: Lompoc Family YMCA - Lompoc, CA 93436Position Type: VolunteerWhat do we look for in a Volunteer?

General Volunteer
Complete various miscellaneous tasks

1. Pump up sports balls / organize storage areas
Deep-clean gymnastics equipment
Hang banners/posters
Put photos in photo frames for leagues
Hose down sportscourt
Spot clean sportscourt

Scoreboard for Sports Leagues 

Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball

Pickleball Ambassador

Participate in and Support Pickleball Open Play

Introduce new players to others; Create welcoming environment; ensure attendance is properly marked, paddle system is being used properly, etiquette and sportsmanship is upheld; aid in court maintenance, including setup and breakdown of the net

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

Background Check
Reference Check
Concussion Training, Child Abuse Prevention Training, YMCA procedures training, various paperwork

Attend the coaches meetings

 Each sport season has 2 coaches tailored meetings to give you the information you need for a successful season!

Communicate with Parents and YMCA League Admin

Lead the team’s group chat (via group messaging app) to keep parents informed
Keep League admin in the loop throughout the season
Communicate with parents before/after games and practices

Run practices

Each team has 1 practice per week
Come prepared with drill ideas, incorporating fundamental skills as well as scrimmages/games to apply these skills
Example resources are provided by the YMCA

Coach games

Each team has 1-2 games per week
Arrive 20 minutes prior to game time to meet with players, warm them up, and help them mentally prepare for their game.
Meet with the team after the game to review and close out before sending kids off with their parents

Foster Sportsmanship and Character Values

Demonstrate and instill the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into players throughout the season.
Lead by example for players, parents, and spectators and control the behavior of your team.

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