Volunteer Project Catalog

YMCA at the Heights

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Youth Sports

Kleptz YMCA

Swim Team Volunteer Parent volunteers play an essential role in supporting the KZY Swim Team by helping create a positive, safe, and organized environment for swimmers, coaches, and families. Volunteers help strengthen our team community, ensure smooth operations at practices and meets, and support fundraising and communication efforts that benefit all athletes. RESPONSIBILITIES • Meet Support: Serve as timers, lane marshals, or officials (training provided); assist with set-up/clean-up; help with hospitality. • Fundraising and Events: Support fundraising initiatives and sponsorship opportunities; help organize team social events, banquets, or recognition activities. • Communication & Coordination: Assist with relaying important team updates; serve as a liaison between coaches, parents, and swimmers when needed. QUALIFICATIONS • Willingness to support the mission and values of the KZY Swim Team. • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset • Dependability and good communication skills • No prior swim experience required (training provided for specific volunteer roles) BENEFITS • Directly contribute to the success and growth of KZY swimmers • Be an active part of a supportive swim community • Learn more about the sport of swimming and meet procedures • Model teamwork and commitment for athletes

Youth Sports

South YMCA (Kettering)

YMCA Adventure Guides is a nationwide YMCA parent/child programs designed for boys and girls aged 5-12. The Adventure Guides experience enables parents and kids to have fun while sharing new, healthy, learning adventures. Spending quality one-on-one time as a family will help build a strong bond of trust and memories that will last a lifetime. Become part of a program that’s committed to helping you and your family grow stronger together. This exciting program offers fun and creative activities, including campouts at Camp Kern, mini-Indy car building, bowling, scavenger hunts and more. Program Purpose Foster companionship and understanding; set a foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child. Build a sense of self-esteem and personal worth. Expand awareness of spirit, mind, and body. Provide a framework to meet the mutual needs of parents and children for spending enjoyable, constructive, and quality time together. Enhance the quality of family time. Emphasize the vital role that a parent plays in the growth and development of a child. Offer an important and unique opportunity to develop and enjoy volunteer leadership skills. To be clean in body and pure in heart. To be friends forever with my dad/mom/son/daughter. To love the sacred circle of my family. To listen while others speak. To love my neighbor as myself. To respect the traditions and beliefs of all people. To seek and preserve the beauty of Our Creator's work.

South YMCA (Kettering)

Buddy Up Fitness is a weekly, hour long full body HIIT workout, and led by personal trainers.

Camp Kern

Horse care: Mucking stalls and paddocks, cleaning and refilling water troughs, feeding, and providing hay. Grooming: Brushing horses, giving them baths, and checking for any issues. Turnout: Getting horses from their pastures in the morning and turning them out in the evening. General cleaning: Sweeping aisles, cleaning the tack room, and maintaining the general cleanliness of the facility. Tack care: Cleaning, organizing, and oiling tack and other equipment.

Coffman YMCA

Coaching with the YMCA is more than just leading a team; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Our volunteer coaches help kids grow on and off the court by teaching skills, building confidence, and modeling what it means to be a great teammate. You’ll create a welcoming space where every player feels supported, learns the game, and develops values that last a lifetime. Why Volunteer as a Coach • Experience the joy of giving back and making a difference. • Build positive connections within your community. • Sharpen your leadership and communication skills. • Spend quality time with your own kids and their friends. • Live out the Y’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Coach Responsibilities • Review coaching tips and resources on our website: daytonymca.org/programs/co..ng-resources • Use our League Management Site- Team Sideline, to view schedules, updates, and team communications: teamsideline.com/sites/YMCADayton/home • Come prepared for practices and games. • Teach fundamentals while encouraging teamwork and good sportsmanship. • Lead one 1-hour practice and one game each week. • Communicate clearly with players and parents. • Celebrate effort, build confidence, and keep things fun. • Create an inclusive, positive team environment that reflects YMCA values. Average Time Commitment 1-hour weekly practice + 1-hour weekly game = 2 hours per week

Youth Sports

Fairborn YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/coaching-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 3 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to 3hrs) and a weekly games (1hr). The season will run from November - March

Youth Sports

Fairborn YMCA

Application for a general volunteer position at Fairborn YMCA

Fairborn YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: daytonymca.org/programs/co..ng-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr). Season starts August 25th - December 13th

Youth Sports

South YMCA (Kettering)

At Girls on the Run, teaching essential life skills is the cornerstone of our research-based programs. Trained volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy.

Grand Lake Health/Premier Health North YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/coaching-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

Grand Lake Health/Premier Health South YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/coaching-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

Versailles YMCA

Position Summary: Responsible providing excellent and safe instruction, motivation, and support to YMCA members and program participants in group exercise programs, and for the cleanliness and general upkeep of the group exercise area(s). At the YMCA, We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. Essential Functions: Leads fitness and/or related classes following YMCA standards and guidelines. Communicates and enforces any wellness center rules at participants’ comprehension level. Trains participants in a manner that is both demonstrative and professional. Watches and corrects participants when exercising in an unsafe manner. Promotes wellness and other YMCA programs. Arrives 10 to 15 minutes prior to class starting in order to start assigned duties. Sets up and takes down class equipment Begins and ends every class on time. Takes attendance of class each time class is held. Ensures participants are registered appropriately. Educates members and program participants on appropriate and comfortable attire for group exercise classes. Teaches entire session of classes. Finds subs for sickness or vacations. Is willing to help sub for others. Develops positive relationships with members and provides motivational support and guidance. Remains visible to participants when on duty. Increases member and program participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required. 18 years of age or older. A 2-year college degree in Physical Education/Exercise Science/related field or applicable experience is preferred. Certifications which are helpful include Personal Training and Group Exercise Instructor. Minimum of six months class participation experience or fitness class assistant and a high level of interest in the fitness field.

South YMCA (Kettering)

Position Overview: A Gymnastics Board Member serves as a key leader and advocate for the gymnastics organization, helping to shape its vision, support its athletes, and ensure long-term success. Responsibilities: Assist in planning, organizing, and running events that support athletes and showcase the program. Help coordinate concessions, fundraising efforts, and community outreach activities. Support sponsorship initiatives and build community partnerships. Promote athlete safety, well-being, and adherence to organizational policies. Attend regular board meetings, participate in committees, and engage in Gymnastics events.

South YMCA (Kettering)

Position Overview: A Swim Team Board Member serves as a key leader and advocate for the Swim Team organization, helping to shape its vision, support its athletes, and ensure long-term success. Responsibilities: Assist in planning, organizing, and running events that support athletes and showcase the program. Help coordinate concessions, fundraising efforts, and community outreach activities. Support sponsorship initiatives and build community partnerships. Promote athlete safety, well-being, and adherence to organizational policies. Attend regular board meetings, participate in committees, and engage in club events.

Kleptz YMCA

Kleptz YMCA Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: daytonymca.org/programs/co..ng-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

Preble County YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: daytonymca.org/programs/co..ng-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr). The season will run from January 6th - March 15th.

Youth Sports

Premier Health YMCA

Premier YMCA Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: daytonymca.org/programs/co..ng-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

South YMCA (Kettering)

Rock Steady is a knockout class that provides an incredible workout, amazing friendships, and holistic support for those battling Parkinson’s disease.

South YMCA (Kettering)

Working with the Branch Executive Director and reporting to the governing Board of Directors of the Association, the Branch Advisory Board provides input and direction as to the operation of the branch. The Branch Advisory Board primarily concerns itself with the effective operation of the branch in service to its constituents and pursuit of the Association’s goals and priorities. It is also responsible for building a strong base of support for the branch in the community (through contributions, volunteers and collaborations) in order that the branch may carry out its activities. The Branch Advisory Board is responsible for advising the staff and the governing Board of Directors of the Association as to directions which are in the best interests of the members of the branch and the corporation as a whole.

South YMCA (Kettering)

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/coaching-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

Springfield YMCA

General volunteer application for the Springfield Family YMCA

Youth SportsBoard

South YMCA (Kettering)

Martial Arts contributes to increased physical strength, flexibility, balance, control, discipline, and spirituality. Students train with others at their own skill level progressing from basic stances, punches, blocks, and kicks to the study of more advanced Katas (patterns of movement) and defense objectives.

West Carrollton YMCA

Working with the Branch Executive Director and reporting to the governing Board of Directors of the Association, the Branch Advisory Board provides input and direction as to the operation of the branch. The Branch Advisory Board primarily concerns itself with the effective operation of the branch in service to its constituents and pursuit of the Association’s goals and priorities. It is also responsible for building a strong base of support for the branch in the community (through contributions, volunteers and collaborations) in order that the branch may carry out its activities. The Branch Advisory Board is responsible for advising the staff and the governing Board of Directors of the Association as to directions which are in the best interests of the members of the branch and the corporation as a whole.

Board

West Carrollton YMCA

The West Carrollton YMCA takes pride in working with the community, we know that to make our YMCA successful we need great volunteers.

West Carrollton YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: daytonymca.org/programs/co..ng-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

Xenia YMCA

Coaching is a unique opportunity to instill positive values and help kids develop healthy habits that extend far beyond the playing field. Our coaches provide a welcoming atmosphere, teach fundamentals of the game and promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. In this role, you’ll help kids access the positive benefits of youth sports, including character-building, skill development, and teamwork. Other benefits include: • Feeling the rewards of serving others. • Building positive relationships with community members. • Practicing your leadership skills. • Spending quality time with your own children. • Help emphasize the Y Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility Volunteer Coach Responsibilities: • Familiarize yourself with the coaching resources on the YMCA’s website: https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/coaching-resources • Come to practices and games prepared • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Hold team practices 1 hour every week and coach games • Communicate with team members and parents • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The average time commitment is a weekly practice (up to1hr) and a weekly game (1hr).

Youth Sports

YMCA at the Heights

Volunteer Coach Appreciation & Overview Coaching with the YMCA is more than just leading a team; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Our volunteer coaches help kids grow on and off the court by teaching skills, building confidence, and modeling what it means to be a great teammate. You’ll create a welcoming space where every player feels supported, learns the game, and develops values that last a lifetime. Why Volunteer as a Coach • Experience the joy of giving back and making a difference. • Build positive connections within your community. • Sharpen your leadership and communication skills. • Spend quality time with your own kids and their friends. • Live out the Y’s Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. Coach Responsibilities • Review coaching tips and resources on our website: https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/coaching-resources • Use our League Management site, TeamSideline, to view schedules, updates, and team communications: https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/YMCADayton/home • Come prepared for practices and games. • Teach fundamentals while encouraging teamwork and good sportsmanship. • Lead one 1-hour practice and one game each week. • Communicate clearly with players and parents. • Celebrate effort, build confidence, and keep things fun. • Create an inclusive, positive team environment that reflects YMCA values. Average Time Commitment 1-hour weekly practice + 1-hour weekly game = 2 hours per week

Youth Sports