Team Volunteer & Helper Jobs
HEAD COACH VOLUNTEER (One Required) (Age 18+)
This is an individual willing to take the responsibility for organizing a team, arranging team training sessions, coaching during games, and assuring that AYSO philosophies are followed during training & games. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)
See coach training page (here) for training requirements.
ASSISTANT COACH VOLUNTEER (One Required) (18+)
Individuals willing to take responsibility for assisting the coach during training sessions and games and provide leadership in carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)
See coach training page (here) for training requirements (the requirements are the same as the head coach, since you could be asked to help fill in when the head coach is gone)
YOUTH COACH HELP VOLUNTEER (Optional) (12+)
Youth willing to help by assisting the coach during training sessions and provide leadership in carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. A registered adult manager, referee, or coach must be present at all training sessions with a youth helper. Position/Job Manager (Coach Admin.)
See coach training page (here) for training requirements (note some trainings are not required for youth).
REFEREE VOLUNTEER (3/4th Grade One Required, 5/6th & 7/8th Grade Two Required) (12+) (No refs for Kinder - 2nd Grade)
3rd grade & up - You sign up for an assignment w/ a division that fits your experience and training. Your commitment involves 1 game per week in the fall and spring, or an equivalent number of games per season for each child you are representing (you can ref your child's game). Trading game assignments and getting substitutes are okay, but we still need referees to fulfill their game count commitment. Position/Job Manager (Referee Admin.)
See referee training page (here) for training requirements.
TEAM PARENT / MANAGER VOLUNTEER (Optional)
This person is given access to Sports Connect's communication tools. They also help with coordinating parents/volunteers and the logistics for team activities while carrying out AYSO and team philosophies. If no team manager is on the team, it is assumed the head coach is acting as the team manager.
See training page (here) for training requirements (note some trainings are not required for team managers).
TEAM HELPER (Multiple/All Other Parents On Team)
- Seasonal Scheduling Signup Required (here)
- Signup for at least one spot/shift per player per season.
- No Soccer Experience Needed.
- No Volunteer Registration Required.
Events Helper (18+): helps with miscellaneous jobs such as the Soccer Equipment Sale (Shoe Swap) the first Saturday of the season, or any other special events as they arise.
Concessions Helper (18+): helps on game day at the concession stand for an hour shift. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper. Position/Job Manager (Concessions Coord.)
Safety Helper (16+): helps operate the Safety/Information station on game day, answer questions about game day, general operations, and keep first aid supplies and forms in order for an hour shift. On-the-job training will be provided. You will be paired with another helper. Position/Job Manager (Safety Coord.)
Opening Helper (16+): helps set out equipment for use during the game day, checks fields, and could do other field tasks (like lining fields, helping with nets, etc.). On-the-job training will be provided. Position/Job Manager (Safety Coord.)
Fields Helper (16+): helps maintain and improve the soccer fields at practice and game areas. The field helpers are responsible for field lining, preseason set up, post season take down, opening and closing on game day, and other field maintenance tasks. Field lining slots are anytime Thursday afternoon through Friday evening. Learn more about Field Reline and Marking work (here). Position/Job Manager (Fields Coord.)
BOARD MEMBER VOLUNTEER (18+)
- Board Position Application (here)
- No Soccer Experience Needed
Board Members help manage the region. Communication skills are important for every Board position, but the variety of roles allow for choices that can utilize your strengths. You can find the open board positions and job descriptions (here). Board Members are managed by the Regional Commissioner. (Contact the Commissioner)
The AYSO Board hopes everyone will find an assignment that they can and will fulfill. Everyone should make it fun for himself or herself! Every player needs to have a position filled for his/her team. If parents are not available, older AYSO siblings are encouraged to referee and can enjoy being a volunteer.
"EVERYONE PLAYS, BECAUSE EVERYONE VOLUNTEERS."
