Soccer Coach

Listed by Athens Clarke County Leisure Services Youth Sports

About

Get in the game and become a soccer coach! Make a difference in the lives of young athletes while having fun and helping children learn to love the game. No previous coaching experience is necessary.

Each spring and fall, the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers youth soccer to children ages 5 to 12.

Teams are organized by age.

The time commitment is approximately 2 hours per week for practices and/or games.

All coaches must complete a background check and attend a mandatory coaches clinic.

Volunteer tasks include:

1. Leading practices and games

2. Teaching the basic rules and fundamentals of soccer

3.Developing fundamental soccer skills

4. Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive experience for all players

5 Creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for young athletes

For more information, please call 706-613-3991 or email youthsports@accgov.com

Requirements

Wondering if you should register to volunteer? Based on the CDC guidelines, we are asking you the following questions:

Have you been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19? See the CDC’s risk assessment guidance.
Do you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19? Symptoms can include a cough or shortness of breath or at least two of the following: Fever, Chills, Repeated shaking with chills, Muscle pain, Headache, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell. See the CDC’s symptom information.

If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, we ask you not to register. We are doing all we can to align with best practices and keep our community healthy.