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Volunteer Youth Football Coaches for 2009
Youth Boys Ages: 7 to 14
Summary
The selected head coaches will be responsible for all aspects of directing the team’s practice sessions, games and will supervise 2 to 4 assistant coaches. Most of the kids participating will have some previous experience playing football, but others will be playing their first organized football. The teams will have about 20 to 28 players per roster. All Northern Rocket Football League games are played on Saturdays between 8:00am to 8:00pm for all levels with some games being played under the lights at night. Time commitment is about 6 to 10 hours week.
Becoming a volunteer youth coach can provide a positive experience for others and for yourself. Coaches represent many different roles to many different people especially our youth. Coaches are viewed as teachers, mentors, role models, friends, and as leaders in the community in which they become involved. Coaches contribute to the community, have an enormous effect on the development of our youth, and participate in a great learning experience.
Good coaching is fundamental to community sport. By becoming a valued member of the Youth Sports Alliance and the community, good coaches can share the positive aspects of an active lifestyle. The role of a coach allows you to teach things such as teamwork, character building and life skills to our youth participants who are eager to learn.
Training & Certification
Through the Positive Coaching Alliance facilitated by the Northern Rocket Football League, our coaches will participate in various coaching clinics and training events, which will help them through development as a coach, and improve the sport experience for their participants. Coaches will have opportunities to acquire or refine the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to coach more effectively. Qualifications
We are looking for individuals in the community who would like to help make a difference and work with our inner city and area youth through sports. While we are looking for experienced coaching candidates, we will give the opportunity to any candidate with the desire to coach on an individual basis. High School kids are encouraged to apply!
YSA coaching candidates must be sound in mind and good character without any major criminal offenses in the nature of sexual offenses, children offenses, or major violent offenses that would endanger our youth players, parents and fans. Candidates will not have any pending cases at the time of application. Candidates with records will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine if they are eligible to be a volunteer coach with the Youth Sports Alliance. The NRFL requires that all coaches consent to a background check prior to the start of the season.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.) Full responsibility for the overall supervision of his/her football team, following guidelines outlined by YSA. (Coaches Certification & Training provided)
2.) In charge of assigning duties to assistant coaches.
3.) Responsible for keeping practice periods within the confines of the time specified by the YSA Director of Football Operations.
4.) Responsible for the general upkeep and protection of equipment under his/her jurisdiction.
5.) Responsible for a complete inventory of the equipment used for his/her team, to be turned in at the end of each season.
6.) Responsible for keeping various records as requested by the YSA.
7.) Has the main responsibility for building good sportsmanship and developing
positive public relations in the local community.
Benefits from Coaching
These positions are without financial compensation. The YSA will provide liability insurance for all coaches when engaged in coaching for the organization. Coaches will receive organization shirts and other equipment for practices, and any administrative support needed through our organization.
Coaches will be recognized for their community service, with special recognition given to the Coach of the Year based on demonstrated team improvement, team academic success, sportsmanship, etc.
Coaches have the opportunity to be of service to the community by providing guidance and leadership to our inner city and area youth. The positive impact that coaches can have in the lives of young people is an intangible reward impossible to value.
Interested Parties Contact:
(616) 350-1909 or Fill Out Email Form Below. |
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