Serving as a Sports coach is one of the greatest investments of time and energy anyone can make.
Volunteer Coaches Age 17 and under DO NOT require a background check and should register here!
Volunteer Coaches age 18+ require background checks and should follow this link to register:
Coaches become some of the most influential voices in a child’s life, and you can help us fill each season with lessons that last a lifetime. The Sports Volunteer cares about youth’s development and physical health by supporting recreational time and activities.
Contact: Andrew.Myers@ymcamn.org
Responsibilities:
• Provide assistance to Sports Coaches, Officials, Sports Leadership as needed
• Monitor all equipment
• Work with site coordinators to set and clean up after classes, practices and games
• Assemble youth participants before classes, practices, games Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk and participate in sporting activity for extended periods of time Requirements:
• Minimum age of 14
• Enthusiastic, motivated and dependable, with the ability to relate to children & adults
• Positive role model for program participants
• Adhere to the YMCA Youth Sports and Values program philosophy
• Volunteer application
• Criminal Background Check (only for ages 18+)
• Signed Code of Conduct
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association’s mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility. The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and Anti oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
