Position Details
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Micro Footie Soccer Coaches |
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Britannia Community Services Centre
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| Mission Statement: |
Britannia Community Centre is a unique integration of education, recreation, library and social services for the Grandview-Woodland and Strathcona communities. It is co-operatively planned and operated by citizens and civic agencies. It was conceived in the late 1960s as both a location and a focus for community involvement. |
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Description: |
Britannia's ever popular co-ed recreational World Micro Footie Soccer Program is back again! The Soccer Program serves as an introduction and development to the sport, emphasizing team play and game situation.
Come share your experience and be a mentor!
We are looking for dedicated volunteer Soccer Coaches to coach children and youth (age 4-15 yrs old) two times per week (on Saturday mornings and one weeknight) from April 24 - June 26, 2010. Games are held at Britannia Oval and Garden Park. A MANDATORY Coaches Orientation will take place on Saturday, March 26 and all coaches must attend.
Duties:
*Leading a team of 10-12 children or youth in soccer drills
*Supporting each player at games/tournaments.
*Making each child feel welcome and special.
*Setting a positive example.
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Volunteers Required: |
10
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Skills and Experience: |
Must believe in the philosophy of fair play, sportsmanship, access to all and fun while teaching the world's most popular sport.
No teaching experience required, but some soccer experience or love of soccer IS preferred. Training is provided.
IMPORTANT: Volunteers will need to complete a criminal record check and be cleared prior to volunteering. Please note that criminal record checks take about 3 weeks to process and must be completed and cleared BEFORE April 18, 2009.
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Requirements: |
Requires criminal records check |
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Training Provided: |
Provided at orientation on Saturday, March 26, 2010 at Britannia. Time to be confirmed. |
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Benefits to Volunteer: |
*Be a mentor or guide.
*Impart skills, experience and a love of soccer/sports
*Great opportunity to work with children in a sports environment.
*Be a supporter of sports in your community.
*Get invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Events
*Get references or build your coaching skills
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Contact: |
Charlene Wee, Volunteer Program Coordinator
604-718-5860
charlene.wee@vancouver.ca |
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| Time: |
Morning; Afternoon; Evening |
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Weekdays; Weekend |
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short-term (3 months) |
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| Location: |
Near Britannia Community Centre
Vancouver |
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Suitable for: |
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Suitable for young people |
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