DGSL Volunteer Expectations

Position: Durham Girls Soccer League Volunteer

Purpose: To help facilitate a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for a group of youth athletes, while they learn individual and team match skills, sportsmanship and fair play. 

Responsibilities

• Preside over all scheduled team practices and matches; provide alternate approved coverage when unable to attend a practice or match 
• Adhere to City of Durham, DPR, and league policies, procedures, and objectives 
• Maintain and keep track of DPR equipment 
• Set a positive example for participants and parents to follow 
• Communicate league and match rules to parents, keep parents informed, provide schedules, and assist with managing player and parent behavior 
• Communicate with league coordinator, read emails, return phone calls; bring issues to the attention of DPR staff before they escalate 
• Coach a team of youth athletes with a focus on skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun 
• To respect the rights, dignity, ability and worth of every person, including opponents, other coaches, officials, administrators, parents, athletes, and spectators 
• Conduct oneself in a dignified manner relating to emotions, language, attitude and actions

Qualifications

• Desire to work with children 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills 
• Patience, maturity, and dependability 
• Sound character, strong morals, values and personal ethics 
• Available one night per week and each Saturday morning for the duration of the season

Requirements

• Completed background check and volunteer application 
• Signed coaches job description 
• Attend the coach’s meeting