Sports and Fitness Volunteer

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Overview/Position Summary
Sports & Fitness Volunteers assist in planning and supervising all sports and recreation activities taking place in the Athletics Program. As a Sports &
Fitness Volunteer, you will also help oversee the weight room, gymnasium, dance studio, and outdoor sports fields.
Games Room volunteers assist in supervising youth by helping to implement creative, fun, and effective programs for children ages 8-18.


Responsibilities/Skills and experience relevant to this position:
● Keep children engaged and focused by utilizing learning games and other teaching techniques
● Work with youth on skills such as teamwork, communication skills, and appropriate behaviors
● Answer questions and give feedback to youth in an encouraging manner
● Monitor safety of youth, equipment, and materials
● Work with, provide feedback to, and address any concerns to Program Staff
● Be available on a consistent basis on the days/hours established at the beginning of volunteer service
● Help implement creative approaches to programming
● Partaking in games with the youth
● Instructing participants in the skills and techniques of the position played in the sport
● Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations on sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment
● Assisting in demonstrating proper workout techniques in the weight room
● Setting up and breaking down all equipment throughout the day
● Keep accurate inventory of all equipment and report any broken equipment to manager
● Making sure the equipment room is kept clean and organized
● Staying up to date with current sports knowledge and coaching techniques