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: 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).