Youth flag football volunteer coaches needed
The 2018 Bend Park and Recreation District Youth Flag Football program enrollment is at an all-time record high, with more than 540 youth participating on 54 teams. Adult volunteers are needed to coach for numerous teams this season.
The fall flag football season runs Sept. 4 through Nov. 4. Program participants are boys and girls going into first through sixth grade in the 2018-19 school year. Practices are held twice weekly with games played on Sundays. Coaches volunteer approximately five hours per week for the 10-week season.
Volunteer coaches are an essential part of the program, providing support with program logistics, coaching and mentoring youth. Volunteers must enjoy working with youth and be able to create a positive, encouraging recreational environment for all players.
Training and on-going support is provided. Safety is a top priority, so all coaches must complete a volunteer application and criminal history background check, as well as online concussion awareness training. Online volunteer application and background check available at www.bendparksandrec.org.
For more information, visit www.bendparksandrec.org or contact Rich Ekman, BPRD Sports Program Coordinator at 541-706-6126, rich@bendparksandrec.org or Kim Johnson, BPRD Community Engagement Supervisor at 541-706-6127, kim@bendparksandrec.org.
