AYSO is a volunteer organization, so chances are that something you think should be done doesn’t have someone available to do it. We have volunteers who work hard to ensure the players can play in a safe, fair, fun environment. They handle the formation of teams, the distribution of uniforms and equipment, the scheduling of fields, games, referees, training, tournaments, special programs, clinics, summer camps, etc. etc. etc. Not to mention the wonderful folks who give up a their time and energy to coach our wonderful children. The coaches and referees are volunteers, and all the staff who hold this organization together are volunteers. You could be a volunteer, too!
Please see below to see a partial list of the current volunteer opportunities. Perhaps one of them can address your specific concern. Finally, you can contact our Volunteer Coordinator to find the exciting opportunity best suited to your volunteering needs!
Board Openings
Keep in mind that we all work together, and although each position has specific responsibilities, everyone is available to help.
Community Liaison: This person needs to be organized and have some computer knowledge. He or she would be in charge of creating/modifying flyers for distribution to all schools in the AYSO region. This person would also be in charge of contacting the schools and arranging for drop off of the flyers. All information for flyers and contact names and numbers are already in place. This board member should complete BASIC and Registrar Training.
Attending monthly Board Meetings.
AYSO Camp Co-Coordinator: Primary contact for AYSO affiliated Camp Organization, coordinating campers and trainers and housing. Primary contact with AYSO Camps for camp brochure, securing fields, and dates. Attends camp when necessary and arranges for housing of trainers. One camp/year (Summer Camp (85-100 campers)). This board member should complete BASIC and Safe Haven Training.
Fundraiser/Sponsor Coordinator: Primary recruiter for attracting local sponsors and incorporating both local and national sponsors into our region. Identifying unique opportunities for fund-raising and organizing the event/volunteers.
Inter-regional Coach Coordinator: Primary contact for Region 396 within Area A in regards to interrgional play for the U10, U12, U14 and U19 divisions for game schedules, team coach contact information and directions to each field.
Regional Co-Coach Administrator (BOYS or GIRLS): This Board Member works with the other Regional Coach Administrator and is in charge of fielding of questions from AYSO registered player’s and parents. Recruiting parents to be coaches if needed. Helping with the balancing of teams, mentoring coaches and assigning coaches to teams. Requires BASIC Training, U6 to U12 coach training. Ideal candidates should work towards obtaining Coach Instructor Training. Attends monthly Board Meetings.
Director of Instruction: This board member is responsible for coordinating all training (Coach, Referee, Management) events for region 396. Requires BASIC Training, and ideal candidates should work towards obtaining either Coach or Referee Instructor Training. Attends monthly Board Meetings as necessary.
Regional Co-Referee Administrator: This Board Member works with the other Regional Referee Adminstrator and is in charge of fielding questions from AYSO registered player's and parents. Recruiting youths and parents to be referees if needed. Helping to mentor referees. Requires BASIC Training, and Regional Referee Training. Ideal candidates should work towards Referee Instructor Training. Attends monthly Board Meetings.
Referees
Anyone interested in volunteering as a Referee, Assistant Referee, Parent Referee or Youth Referee should contact Mike Battaglia at
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Players >8 years of age that complete a AYSO Youth Referee class are allowed to referee U6 games.
Players >10 years of age that complete a AYSO Youth Referee class are allowed to referee U8 games.
Players >12 years of age that complete a AYSO Youth Referee class are allowed to center or assistant referee U10 games.
Adults that complete Parent Referee classes are allowed to referee U6 and U8 games.
Adults that complete Basic Referee classes are allowed to center or assistant referee U10 to U12 games.
Adults that complete Intermediate Referee classes are allowed to center or assistant referee U14 games.