YOUTH PROGRAMS VOLUNTEER - BASKETBALL
Channel Islands YMCA · ciymca.org
San Luis ObispoOn-siteEntry levelTemporary
The job in short
Youth basketball volunteer coach and program helper.
Details
- Found
- 23 d ago · posted 2026-09-25
- Location as listed
- San Luis Obispo, CA, USA
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
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
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