Spring Youth Sports

Youth Sports & Fitness is seeking volunteer coaches for its spring 2011 season. The goal of Youth Sports & Fitness programs is to provide quality programming with responsible leaders so youth have the opportunity to grow and learn. We are a program in which opportunity for participation is provided to all those who enter, regardless of skill and ability. We wish to provide youth with a fun learning experience and the opportunity to develop lifetime sports and fitness skills. Primary Responsibilities: Coach 5-9 year olds in soccer, 4-14 year olds in track & field and/or 8-12 year olds in baseball. Tasks include: leading practices, teaching fundamentals and communicating with on-site staff and parents of participants. Desired Qualifications: Basic knowledge of soccer, track & field and/or baseball is required. Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy and willing to put forth a good effort. Tasks include: • Attend mandatory coaches clinic – Date/Time TBA • Contact your team (given to you at the coaches clinic) • Set up and take down • Arrive 10-15 minutes early to practices and games • Have a practice plan (first 2 weeks of the league) • Participate in activities with youth • Teach basic fundamentals of sport • Communicate with parents after every practice and game (example: picture date/time, handouts) and on-site staff YOUTH PROGRAM INFORMATION • League Soccer Games: Games will replace practices. However, warm-up practice will occur before each game once league games begin. • Uniforms: Jersey is included in the registration fee. • Shin guards required for all soccer programs and tennis shoes required for all track and field programs. Shin guards will be for sale on site for $10.00 • Inclement Weather Policy: Players must show up at the field. Decision to play or not to play will be made at the field. Come prepared to play in all weather! • Volunteer Coaches Needed: Volunteer soccer, track and field and baseball coaches are needed. Call (425) 452-4627 to receive a $20 discount towards your registration fee for being a volunteer coach. MUST ATTEND A COACHES CLINIC TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT! • Participants will be assigned to teams based on the following: 1. Special request for coach. 2. Special request for ONE teammate. Additional requests for teammates will not be considered. 3. Age and gender of participant. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING REQUESTS OR TEAM ASSIGNMENTS AND ALL REQUESTS MUST BE MADE BEFORE APRIL 13th BY EMAIL TO hchristoff@bellevuewa.gov OR BY CALLING 425-452-4627 YOUTH TRACK & FIELD (AGES 4-14) This programs main philosophy is to learn, participate, and introduce your child to physical fitness through basic track and field events such as running, jumping and throwing. We want your child to further increase their knowledge of this sport by teaching a variety of techniques and skills needed in understanding and playing this sport. Practices are held on Mondays and Thursdays and track meets are held on Fridays starting in May. Volunteer Adult runners are needed for this program! Tillicum Middle School Track Resident: $69 (Includes team track shirt) Non-resident: $76 (Includes team track shirt) #58443 4-5:30pm Mondays & Thursdays April 18-June 9 MIGHTY MITES SOCCER LEAGUE (AGES 5-6) This is a great way for your budding star to begin team play and progress to the next stage of learning soccer. This 7 week league, will give your child the basic instructions of dribbling, passing, scoring and teamwork. We will begin with 2 weeks of team practice, followed by 5 weeks of soccer games. Come and join the fun! Volunteer coaches are needed for this league. Max. 6 players per team. Robinswood Sports Field Resident: $69/player (includes team jersey) Non-Resident: $76/player (includes team jersey) #58555 4:15-5:30pm Tuesdays April 26-June 7 YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE (AGES 7-9) It’s a kick! Kids will further develop and enhance their basic knowledge and skills of soccer, in our 7 week program. We will learn positive sportsmanship and team play while having fun! Volunteer coaches are needed for this league. Max. 7 players per team. Robinswood Sports Field Resident: $69/player (includes team jersey) Non-Resident: $76/player (includes team jersey) #58556 4:15-5:30pm Wednesdays April 27-June 8 JUNIOR BASEBALL INSTRUCTIONAL CLINIC (AGES 8-12) Your child is now ready for the next level! This 8 week baseball clinic provides your child the jumpstart they need in fully comprehending baseball. We want your child to further increase their knowledge of baseball, by teaching a variety of techniques and skills needed in understanding and playing this sport. Skilled Staff will be coaching this clinic! Lake Hills Community Park Resident $69/player (includes a team visor) Non-resident $76/player (includes a team visor) #58444 4:30-5:30pm Thursdays April 21-June 9 Selection Procedures: 1. Application paperwork is reviewed and processed. 2. Candidates not selected will be notified. 3. Applicants selected for volunteer position will be notified via email. 4. Selected applicants will receive on-site training and are required to keep a daily record of volunteer hours. Bellevue provides volunteer opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual preference and/or disability.