YMCA at the Heights

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: • Instruct players in the fundamentals while promoting good sportsmanship • Ensure safety of camp participants • Communicate with team members • Share praise and build confidence in young athletes • Promote an inclusive and positive experience • Live YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, & Responsibility The time commitment is a daily practice (3 hrs) at camp site Monday-Thursday and an all day trip to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis (12 hrs). The camp will run from July 7th - July 11th.