Sports Volunteer-Laguna Niguel
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-15 AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Laguna Niguel California 92607 United States
Job Details
Job Location Laguna Niguel Family YMCA - Laguna Niguel, CA
Position Type Volunteer
Job Shift Any
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE: The YMCA recognizes the vital role volunteers play in accomplishing its mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. By participating in YMCA activities, volunteers are able to enrich their lives and receive personal satisfaction in assisting others in need. These types of volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, coaches, counselors, tutors, greeters, and special events volunteers. Volunteers support our programs by creating a positive learning environment where youth can learn skills and character values.
KEY VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand and support the volunteer programs, goals, and objectives of the YMCA as a community organization
Provide guidance and instruction to youth, teens, and/or adults in assigned program area
Assist with planning and organizing program schedules and activities
Follow and enforce safety regulations and applicable policies, and report any incidents or injuries to YMCA staff
Assist with teaching character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Come dressed for the activities assigned (i.e., tennis shoes for sports activities)
Ensure that communication with members, staff, and the public is friendly and professional
Arrive on time for volunteer assignment and be flexible if needs change for volunteer assignment
Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and appropriate manner
Perform additional enumerated responsibilities of specific volunteer role
AREAS OF FOCUS
Youth Basketball
Youth Volleyball
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years or older
CPR and First Aid certification required if volunteering without staff present
Volunteer should interact well with children, teens, and/or adults
Have a professional and positive approach to volunteering
Excellent verbal communication skills
Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Ability to be an effective member of a team
Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Orange County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S