Volunteer Roles
Each family is required to volunteer. Our most needed positions are Head Coach and Referee.There is no experience needed, we will train you. This entire region (except the professional trainers) is made up of volunteers. This program is only as strong as the parents that support it.
COACH:
Sets up and runs training and practices for the team. Is responsible for the conduct of players,
parents and others associated with the team at all practices and games. Should also help the
Team Manager in the recruitment of parent volunteer referees. (Age appropriate training &
certification—provided by AYSO—will be required.)
ASSISTANT COACH:
Gives assistance to, and can substitute for, the head coach as needed. (Age appropriate
training & certification—provided by AYSO—will be required).
TEAM MANAGER:
As the coach’s administrative partner, oversees team organizational needs Coordinates parent
volunteer assignments and refreshment schedules, recruits referees and keeps track of “referee
points,” handles communications with players’ families, prepares team rosters, collects &
maintains player medical release forms, etc.
REFEREE (Center):
The official in charge of the match at every game. The referee’s #1 job is to keep the game safe,
fair, and fun for the players. (Age appropriate training & certification—provided by AYSO—will
be required).
ASSISTANT REFEREE (linesperson):
The assistant referees signal when the ball has gone out of bounds, signal the direction of
restart and in U10 & above, recognize and signal offside violations. Assistant Refs also
document the playing time of each player on the game card. (Age appropriate training &
certification—provided by AYSO—will be required)