Youth Basketball Volunteer Coach

Youth Basketball Volunteer Coach

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

FY2600681

Division

Parks & Recreation

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

04/07/2026

Closing Date

5/29/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

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Job Description Summary

Help serve the youth and make a difference in your community!

Volunteers are an essential part of our youth sports programs, and we need your help to make them successful. Whether or not you have a child on the team, you are welcome to apply to become a volunteer coach.

You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that possesses six core values:

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

The mandatory coaches meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19 6:00-7:00 PM at the Goodyear Recreation Center. The season begins the week of June 1 and runs for 7 weeks.

• Practices: Mondays or Tuesdays

• Games:

• Ages 5-6 (coed) & 7-8 (coed): Thursdays starting June 11

• Ages 9 and up: Wednesdays starting June 10

• All activities take place between 5:00-9:00 PM

• No games or practices on June 19

This is a recreational program focused on equal playing time, skill development, and creating a fun, safe, and positive environment.

Volunteer Coach Benefits

• Account credit upon successful completion of the season (resident rate: $90)
• "Save 5" program allowing coaches to request up to 5 players for their team (this includes your child and player(s) who must be registered for the season)
• Reserved indoor practice space at local Goodyear school gyms
• Practice equipment provided
• Access to the MOJO coaching app for drills, videos, and resources
• Coach polo
• Opportunity to earn volunteer hours

Coaching Expectations

• Attend the in-person coaches meeting
• Communicate with your team and parents throughout the season (TeamSnap, phone, text, etc.)
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the game and ability to teach skills and drills
• Interact professionally and respectfully with players, parents, coaches, officials, spectators, and staff

Essential Functions

• Plan and lead engaging, instructional practices
• Teach sportsmanship and teamwork
• Educate participants on rules and program expectations
• Communicate effectively with all program participants and stakeholders

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Submit a volunteer application and pass a background check
• Agree to and follow the Code of Conduct

12 Month Objectives

League Information

• Coaches Meeting: May 19, 6:00-7:00 PM (Goodyear Recreation Center)
• Practices: Begin week of June 1 (Mon/Tues, 5:00-9:00 PM)
• Games:
• Wednesdays (ages 9+) starting June 10
• Thursdays (ages 5-8) starting June 11

Volunteer

01

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have a child (or family member) participating in the league, please list their name(s). If none, enter N/A.

03

Please list up to 5 player "saves" (this includes your child) and the player must be registered. If none, enter N/A.

04

What division(s) are you applying to coach?

• 5-6 COED
• 7-8 COED
• 9-10 Boys
• 9-10 Girls
• 11-12 Boys
• 11-12 Girls

05

Please select your coach shirt size:

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• X-Large
• XX-Large
• XXX-Large
• XXXX-Large

06

What practice day do you prefer?

• Monday
• Tuesday

Required Question

Employer City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov