🏆 Change the Game – Be a Volunteer Coach! 🏆

 

Youth sports can’t happen without amazing volunteer coaches—and that could be YOU! 🙌 Whether you're a seasoned player or just have a passion for helping kids grow, we’ll give you the support & training you need to succeed!

 

💡 Why Coach?

✅ Just 3-5 hours per week for one season

✅ Build lifelong memories with kids & families

✅ Letter of Appreciation for active-duty military to present to their commanding officer

✅ Get a $40 coaches coupon (head coaches only)

✅ Rock one of our nifty new coaches’ shirts! 👕

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🔎 Ready to Coach? Here’s How To Do It! 🏆

Applying to be a volunteer coach is easy—just follow these steps!

 

✅ Step 1: Apply online NOW! 📲 Here
 

✅ Step 2: Complete the Secure Volunteer background check (FREE & takes about 2 weeks to process)📲 Here

🚨 Important: Background screenings must be completed once per year & should be submitted at least 7 business days before youth sports registration deadlines. You can view the sports registration deadlines here.

Our updated Volunteer Screening and Identification Process states that every volunteer that participates with BC Parks and Recreation must pass a comprehensive background check. Approved volunteers will be issued identification badges that must be worn at all times. You can see and download this policy, dated 7/17/24 here.

 

✅ Step 3: Once approved, you’ll receive a digital Secure Volunteer ID card—this must be shown to athletics supervisors before coaching.

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📢 Have questions? Call us! 📞
📍 Beaufort: 843-255-6680
📍 Bluffton: 843-255-6710

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Volunteer Coach Guide – Everything You Need to Know

Welcome, coaches! 👏 Thank you for stepping up to make a difference in our youth sports community. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the season smoothly.

 

🏀 Step 1: Player Evaluations & Team Placement

• After registration closes, our staff holds player evaluations to create fair, balanced teams.

• If you have a child playing, you have the right of first refusal to have them placed on your team.

• Coaches cannot add or cut players.

 

📋 Step 2: Coaches’ Meeting & Team Rosters

• After teams are formed, an evening coaches’ meeting (under an hour) is held.

• At this meeting, coaches:
  ✅ Select their preferred practice time
  ✅ Get their photos taken for volunteer ID badges
  ✅ Receive their team roster (including parent contacts, emergency info, & allergies)

• ✅ Pick up equipment, rulebooks, field maps, & Code of Conduct Forms

• Resources:
  📘 Coaches' Manual | 📚 Coaching Tips & Learning Resources

 

📢 Step 3: Contacting Your Team

• Coaches must contact parents to share practice times & locations.

• Texting works best—group chats keep everyone informed! 📲

• Coaches cannot hold practice if fields are closed by staff.

• Check field closures:
  📞 Beaufort Weather Hotline: 843-255-6748
  📞 Bluffton Weather Hotline: 843-255-6724

 

📆 Step 4: Game Schedules & Picture Days

• Athletics staff will finalize & distribute game schedules via our Rec Desk system.

• Game Schedules are also on our website here.

• Coaches should remind parents of game dates, times, and locations.

 

🎽 Step 5: Team Uniforms

•  Team uniforms will arrive a few weeks after practices start.

• Staff will notify you for pickup—simply distribute them at your next practice!

 

⚽ Step 6: Game Time!

• Games last under 1 hour and 15 minutes and take place on weeknights & Saturdays.

• Expect 1-2 games per week until the season ends. (About 10 games for most sports)

 

📸 Step 7: Capture the Fun!

Enjoy the season with your team! Text your fun team photos 📷 to Jeremy Way, Marketing Coordinator, at 843-812-3875 for a chance to be featured on our website, emails, and social media!

 

📞 Need Help? Contact Us!

📍 Beaufort Athletics: 843-255-6680
📍 Bluffton Athletics: 843-255-6710

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Thank you for being an incredible part of our youth sports family! 🏆👏