Bend Parks seeks volunteer youth basketball coaches

The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking adult volunteers to coach youth basketball for the 2016 Youth Basketball League.

Program participants are boys and girls in 3 rd through 5 th grades. This upcoming season has a record number of 630 kids playing on 65 teams. 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.

The basketball season is January 4 th to March 5 th . Practices are held twice-a-week on weekday evenings with games played on Saturdays. Coaches volunteer approximately five hours per week for the 10-week season.

Training and on-going support is provided. Volunteer coaches must attend a pre-season volunteer orientation/training. Safety is top priority, so all coaches must complete a volunteer application and criminal background check, as well as online concussion awareness training. Online volunteer application and background check available at www.bendparksandrec.org.

For more information contact:

Rich Ekman, Sports Program Coordinator

541-706-6126, rich@bendparksandrec.org

Kim Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator

541-706-6127, kim@bendparksandrec.org