After School Programming Multi-Sport Youth Coach
Founded and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland in 2010, Volo is a community-based organization with more than 250,000 users across the US. Our users leverage Volo to organize, meet, communicate, and play within their community through fitness and social activities. Whether it's a performance sport like soccer or a social activity like cornhole, Volo provides real interaction, real activity, real fun, and real impact. Volo creates free youth sports programs through adult social sports. The Volo Kids Foundation uses sport as a tool for healing and uniting communities, partnering with City Council Members, community organizers, and recreation centers.
Ranked among the Inc-5000 fastest-growing companies, Volo serves more than 9,000 kids in free youth programs, has over 200,000 adult participants nationwide, and operates in 8 city markets with plans for expansion.
About the role
When you accept a position with Volo, you’ll be joining a passionate, driven group of innovators within the youth sports industry. Coaches serve our kids and families by providing a safe and fun experience on the field. This is a part-time position with opportunities for advancement within the company.
Responsibilities
- Serve as direct contact with the kids and families to assure they are having a safe and fun experience
- Plan practice drills using provided resources and curriculum
- Understand and lead both kids and other coaches through program drills in a fun and engaging way
- Consistently move from one drill to the next to keep players engaged, and identify where volunteers can fill in to prevent downtime
- Lead pre-game and post-game huddles that emphasize sportsmanship and mindfulness
- Know and lead field set-up and clean-up each week
- Provide guidance to volunteers if there are questions about drills or roles
- Support volunteers if any issues arise with parents, players, or venues
- Jump in as admin support if needed
- Report any player, parent, ref, coach, or venue issues to the site lead
Requirements
- 1 year of coaching or teaching experience
- Attend mandatory staff training
- Must be available Wednesdays from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM for the afterschool program
Qualifications
- Passion for sports and social activities
- Outgoing and ready to handle anything presented
- Punctual and professional