Become a Board Member
Email your ultimate experience and what you can contribute to youth ultimate to board@scyu.org if interested
Coaching
If you’re interested in coaching all opportunities will be emailed to our volunteer group.
If you’re interested in coaching you must have these done on the USAU website:
⦿ USAU Membership
⦿ Background Check
⦿ SafeSport Certified
⦿ Foundational Coach (Preferably “Youth Certificate” instead)
‣If you plan on coaching YCC’s its beneficial to just have a Youth Certification
What must be done outside of USAU website and emailed to board@scyu.org
⦿ TB testing
Operations Director
Southern California Youth Ultimate (“SCYU”) is looking for a youth coordinator for the Los Angeles Area. Our Youth Operations Director (“YOD”) will be responsible for helping coordinate all of SCYU’s programs including, but not limited to, Learn-to-Play, GUM, Youth Tournaments/Leagues, and Youth Club Championships. The YOD will work closely with California Ultimate for overseeing and directing youth outreach efforts to diversify and enhance SCYU’s community – with a particular emphasis on underserved communities.
The YOD will report to the SCYU board. They will work along with coaches, Athletic Directors (“ADs”), parents, teachers, volunteers, and LAOUT’s Youth Liason.
This is a part-time position. Much of the work performed by the YOD will be done via email and phone calls, allowing for a flexible daily schedule and work location(s). The YOD is expected to be on site at a majority of youth events – weekend and early evening availability will often be required. Candidates must have access to reliable transportation in order to attend and oversee youth programs in the LA region. Candidates must be able to obtain Chaperone/Coach status through USAU (including active NCSI background check + SafeSport and Head-Up Concussion Training certifications; reimbursable expenses if hired).
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating youth athletic programs
- Experience in an administrative or leadership role
- Strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills, and ability to considerately choose communication style and content based on the situation and person(s) involved
- Experience in volunteer recruitment and/or management
- Experience managing project budgets
- Excellent ability to manage time, work independently, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong decision-making skills and ability to delegate tasks to volunteers
- Knowledge, experience, understanding, and love for Ultimate Frisbee