Be a part of the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center with our Jr. Kroc Sports programs including: Soccer, Volleyball, Boxing, and Basketball. This is an opportunity to provide youth ages 5-17 years with a fun and safe recreational sports program. Sports run year round with 7 week sessions. All participants start with skills assessment and then drafted into teams. One practice weekly, one game weekly, all here at the Kroc Center.

Must be 15 or older to volunteer- MINORS MUST EMAIL SARAH FOR VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION PROCESS.

This opportunity is not available for court-ordered community service.

Coaches:

Volleyball Coaches: 2 hours/week; 1 hour Monday AND Wednesday

Soccer Coaches: 2 hours/week; 1 hour Wednesday (evening) AND Saturday (morning)

Basketball Coaches: 2 hours/week; 1 hour Tuesday or Thursday (depending on age group) AND 1 hour on Friday

Assistants:

Boxing Assistants: 1-7 hours/week, depending on level(s) you are assisting. Boxing meets Monday & Thursday pm (this person should commit to both days; 1-2 hours each day available), Tuesday pm (1 hour), and Saturday am (2 hours)

Other roles:

Greeter for Basketball Games: Fridays, 3.5 hours/week

Scorekeepers: 2-4 hours/week depending on game schedules; Friday and/or Saturday

Referees: 2-4 hours/week depending on game schedules; Friday and/or Saturday

Paperwork and training requirements:

Volunteers at the Kroc are held to the same standard as our staff for safety, training, and interactions with athletes and their families.

First season - these online forms, short interview, background check, and 3 references given

Second season - 5 online training courses (can be completed during the first season)and an in-person course

Annually - 2 training courses (may be a combination of online and in-person trainings)