BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Andar360 v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sports@ymcaofportage.org DTSTAMP:20260502T091507Z DTSTART:20260218T050000Z SUMMARY:Youth Sports Coach DESCRIPTION:Opportunity: Youth Sports Coach\nAgency: Portage Township YMCA\ n\n\n\nMake a Difference Through Sports!\n\nThe Portage Township YMCA is lo oking for positive, energetic volunteers to serve as Youth Sports Coaches f or our growing programs. Our youth sports leagues focus on skill-building, teamwork, confidence, and fun in a supportive, character-driven environment .\n\nWe are currently seeking volunteer coaches for a variety of youth spor ts programs, including:\n\nBasketball\n\nSoccer\n\nVolleyball\n\nFlag Footb all\n\nT-Ball/Baseball\n\nPickleball (Youth)\n\nResponsibilities\n\nLead we ekly practices and/or games (typically 1?2 hours per week)\n\nTeach basic s kills, sportsmanship, and teamwork\n\nCreate a fun, safe, and inclusive env ironment for all participants\n\nCommunicate with YMCA staff and parents as needed\n\nServe as a positive role model and mentor for youth ages 3?14\n\ nIdeal Volunteer Qualities\n\nEnjoys working with children\n\nPositive, pat ient, and encouraging attitude\n\nBasic knowledge of the sport (no expert e xperience required)\n\nReliable and able to commit to a full season\n\nWill ing to support YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibili ty\n\nWhat the YMCA Provides\n\nPractice plans and coaching resources\n\nEq uipment and facility space\n\nStaff support throughout the season\n\nBackgr ound check ($)\n\nThe opportunity to impact youth in a meaningful way\n\nTi me Commitment\n\nSeasons vary (typically 6?8 weeks)\n\nEvening and/or weeke nd availability preferred\n\nWhy Volunteer as a Coach?\n\nCoaching at the Y MCA is about more than sports ? it?s about shaping confidence, character, a nd lifelong healthy habits in youth. No prior coaching experience is requir ed; just a willingness to lead, encourage, and have fun!\nHow to Apply\n\nI nterested volunteers can:\n\nStop by the Portage Township YMCA front desk\n \nCall the YMCA for more information\n\nOr complete a volunteer application online through our website\n\nHelp us inspire the next generation through the power of youth sports! ???\n\n\n\nOpportunity Type: Individual\nLength of Type: \nMinimum age required: 14\nRequired: Volunteers are required to u ndergo a background check and complete volunteer onboarding which includes child abuse prevention training.  Volunteers should wear appropriate attire per the sport requirements.\nSupplied: Training, curriculum, supplies X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Opportunity: Youth Sports Coach
Agency: Portage Township YMCA










< h3 data-start="212" data-end="249">Make a Difference Through Sports!

The Portage Township YMCA is looking f or positive, energetic volunteers to serve as Youth Sports Coaches for our growing programs. Our youth sports leagues focus on skill-building, teamwor k, confidence, and fun in a supportive, character-driven environment.

We are currently seeking volunteer coa ches for a variety of youth sports programs, including:




  • Basketball




  • Soccer


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  • Volleyball




  • Flag Football




  • T-Ball/Baseball




  • Pickleball (Youth)




Responsib ilities




  • Lead weekly practi ces and/or games (typically 1–2 hours per week)




  • Teach basic skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork




  • Create a fun, sa fe, and inclusive environment for all participants




  • Commun icate with YMCA staff and parents as needed




  • Serve as a positive role model and mentor for youth ages 3–14




    • Ideal Volunteer Qualities




    • Enjoys working with child ren




    • Positive, patient, and encouraging attitude




    • Basic knowledge of the sport (no expert experience required)



    • Reliable and able to commit to a full season




    • Willing to support YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility




    What the YMCA Provides



    • Practice plans and coaching resources




    • Equipment a nd facility space




    • Staff support throughout the season



    • Background check ($)




    • The opportunity to impact youth in a meaningful way




    Time Commitment




    • Seasons vary (typically 6–8 weeks)



    • Evening and/or weekend availability preferred



    Why Volunteer as a Coach?


    < p data-start="1800" data-end="2023">Coaching at the YMCA is about more than sports — it’s about shaping confidence, character, and lifelon g healthy habits in youth. No prior coaching experience is required; just a willingness to lead, encourage, and have fun!


    How to Apply


    Interested volunteers can:




    • Stop by the Portage Township YMCA front desk




    • Call the YMCA for more information




    • Or complete a volunteer a pplication online through our website




    Help us inspire the next generation through the power of youth sports! 🏀 917;🏐










Opportunity Type: Individual
Leng th of Type:
Minimum age required: 14
Required: Volunteers are requir ed to undergo a background check and complete volunteer onboarding which in cludes child abuse prevention training.  Volunteers should wear appropriate attire per the sport requirements.
Supplied: Training, curriculum, supp lies END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR