Youth soccer volunteer coaches needed

Soccer fever is alive in Central Oregon! The 2017 Bend Unified Recreation Soccer League enrollment is at an all-time record high with more than 1,950 youth participating on 150 teams. Adult volunteers are needed to coach for numerous teams in the joint program between Bend Park & Recreation District and Bend FC Timbers.

The fall soccer season runs August 21 st to October 28 th . Program participants are boys and girls going into first through eighth grade in the 2017-18 school year. Practices are held twice weekly with games played on Saturdays. 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. Volunteer coaches must attend a pre-season volunteer orientation/training. 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 are available at bendparksandrec.org .