VOLUNTEER AS A SOFTBALL COACH
ORGANIZATION: Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
Please visit the new page to apply.
About:
The KCUYA’s Sandlot League is a developmental T-Ball/Machine Pitch league for youth aged 6 to 9 years old. Volunteer coaches will assist in executing the league by helping introduce participants to baseball/softball and promoting engagement in the sport.
Time Frame:
The spring Sandlot League season will run from April 3rd to May 31st. Practices will be held Wednesdays from 6-7PM with Friday games from 6-7PM. Volunteers should arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Site:
All practices and games will be held at the KCUYA.
Responsibilities:
- Teach the fundamentals of the game of baseball/softball to program participants
- Promote the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork
- Develop connections with the participants; act as a mentor and positive role model
- Provide a welcoming, fun, and engaging experience
Qualifications:
- Must be 16 or older
- Must have basic knowledge of the game of baseball/softball (first-time coaches will be paired with more experienced coaches)
- Must be patient, energetic, enthusiastic, and flexible
- Must be able to commit to volunteering for the entire spring season for practices and games
- Must consent to and complete a background check and must complete 2 to 3 hours of online trainings
- Must attend a brief orientation (details to come)
Benefits to Volunteers:
- Volunteers will receive a KCUYA t-shirt
- Volunteers that can be at every practice and game will receive two Royals tickets for the 2019 season
- Game date is TBD, but volunteers will NOT be able to choose the date of the game.
- Volunteers get the opportunity to give back to the Kansas City community and make a difference in the lives of local youth
More opportunities with Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kansas City Urban Youth Academy
Location:
1622 E. 17th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108, US
Mission Statement
The Kansas City Urban Youth Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission to empower Kansas’s City’s youth through baseball, softball, academic and social opportunities to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Description
The vision for the Academy originated from Dayton Moore, General Manager, Kansas City Royals, and city leaders. Through the support of Major League Baseball, leaders in Kansas City, the State of Missouri, and many generous donors, the Academy became a reality and opened in March 2018.
The purpose of the Academy is to provide our community’s youth with a dual opportunity to develop into high-character members of society and, at the same time, learn the skills of baseball and softball.
The vision for the Academy is to become the epicenter for youth baseball and softball throughout the Midwest, beginning with the urban community and its location in the backyard of the historical 18th & Vine District.
The Academy is committed to providing a positive environment for our youth. We educate players on what it means to be 'Major League citizens’ while surrounding them with coaches and mentors who teach the skills of baseball and softball while serving as good role models. Through our athletic-focused training, education, and character development programs, we build a strong foundation for youth based on work ethic, leadership, responsibility, accountability and moral principles. The foundation will allow Academy student-athletes to acquire the unwavering strength of purpose that is the key to individual success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1622 East 17th TerraceKansas City, MO 64108
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Baseball
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7pm through April and May. Not all Wednesdays and Fridays. You will receive a calendar.