Volunteer Opportunities
NEW! Volunteer Policy:
We rely on and value the contributions of the many incredible volunteers in our organization and we participate to build this connected soccer community together - dedicated to developing our future leaders. Volunteers make our community better and together, we can achieve remarkable things.
Opportunities For Indoor 2024/25:
DEADLINE to submit hours for indoor: February 23, 2024
| Role (TEAM) | Description | Sign-Up |
| Head Coach (Team) | This individual leads the team at games and training sessions, providing guidance, and positive feedback. It is a full season commitment. | Sign Up via RAMP Registrations |
| Game Leader (Team) | This person runs the bench - manage substitutions and maintains a positive vibe on the bench in age groups U3-U6. This role may replace a head coach. *Select Age-Groups Only* | Sign Up via RAMP Registrations |
| Assistant Coach (Team) | This person supports the head coach at games and training, providing positive feedback and support. This is a full season commitment. | Sign Up via RAMP Registrations |
| Manager (Team) | This is an administrative role that is responsible for gamesheets, players cards, leading team functions, and communication with team members and the club. It is a full season commitment. *Select Age-Groups Only* | Sign Up via RAMP Registrations |
| Rule of Two Volunteer (Team) | This individual is responsible to ensure there is an adult of the same gender as the team at all team events: games, training, socials, fundraisers, as per the ASA/CSA Rule of Two Policy. | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach |
| Bench Attendant (Team) | Support coaches and managers on the sideline during games. Supports in keeping players organized or running a gate (indoor). This is a per game role. | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach |
| Game Videographer (Team) | Responsible to capture game footage of the team for use in game review, training and development. | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach |
| Treasurer (Team) | This is an administrative financial role responsible to set a team budget, update families, collect and disperse funds. It is a full season commitment. *Select Age-Groups Only* | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach |
| Time Tracker (Team) | This is an administrative role responsible for inputting volunteer time completed into an online form that the club will use to track time and issue deposit refunds upon completion of the required hours. | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach |
| Role (CLUB) | Description | Sign-Up |
| Volunteer-At-Large | A general volunteer who will be included on general calls for volunteers as the season progresses. | Indicate in player registration and we'll contact you! |
| Assessments Attendant Grassroots (Club) | Attendants assist with checking in athletes ahead of their assessments and providing an assigned pinny. | Closed for season. |
| Assessments Attendant Youth (Club) | Attendants assist with checking in athletes ahead of their assessments and providing an assigned pinny. | Closed for season. |
| Committee Member (Board) | Help our Board of Directors and be a part of our various committees and initiatives to guide our club into the future! | Contact for more information. |
| Board Member (Board) | Roles determined by election at the AGM (Tentative: Jan 19, 2025) | Nominations NOW OPEN! |
| Registration Volunteer (Club) | Help families get athletes registered and/or apply for subsidy funding. Typically in 3 hour shifts, during the evening/weekend. | Coming soon! |
| Fundraising Coordinator (Club) | Aid the organization in planning and running club-wide fundraisers. Tasks and time commitment will vary. | Coming soon! |
| Fundraising Volunteer (Club) | Aid the organization in running club-wide fundraisers. Tasks and time commitment will vary. | Coming soon! |
| Community Events Volunteer (Club) | Be an ambassador to our club through our Community Events such as the Great Canadian Trade Show, the Sherwood Park Farmers Market, and more! This is a per event role. Shifts are typically 3 hours. | Coming soon! |
| Concession Volunteer (Club) | Run concessions during club events in a customer service role. Typical 3 hour shifts. | Coming soon! |
| Equipment Volunteer (Club) | Help to collect, clean and distribute equipment/uniforms to teams/fields at beginning and end of each season. Typically a 4 hour shift. | Sign-up here! |
| Inventory Volunteer (Club) | Help count inventories pertinent to club operations. May include uniforms, medals, team equipment, etc. Typically a 4 hour shift offered once per year, and at beginning of seasons. | Sign-up here! |
| Apparel Volunteer (Club) | Help run fittings sessions, double check shipments and distribute to teams. Typical 3 hour shifts. | Sign-up here! |
| Facility Attendant (Club) | Responsible for light clean up of our facility during operation hours in the evenings and weekends. Typically 3-4 hours shifts. | Sign-up here! |
| Facility Cleaner (Club) | Aid in a deep clean of our facility in a three-hour shift, scheduled weekly. | Sign-up here! |
| Clubhouse Sign-In (Club) | Sign in members who are attending clubhouse for the day. Typically 2-hour shifts running Monday to Friday 3pm-5pm. | Coming Soon! |
| Role (YOUTH) | Description | Sign-Up |
| Junior Coach (Youth position) | Develop your skills in leadership and soccer by being a part of our Junior Coaching Program. Aid our coaches during camps and foster the love of the sport in the next generation! This is a per event role. | Contact for more information. |
| Clubhouse Leader (Youth position) | An engaging mentorship role for youth members (U15-U19 preferred) to take a leadership role on the pitch during clubhouse hours at our facility. | Sign-up here! |
| Role (TOURNAMENTS) | Description | Sign-Up |
| Field Marshal (Tournaments) | Help to collect game sheets and be available for inquiries at tournaments, cities and provincials in Sherwood Park and area. Typically in 3 hour shifts. | Coming soon! |
| Merchandise Volunteer (Tournaments) | Help run our merchandise booth and keep our community looking fresh! Customer service role. Typical 3 hour shifts. | Coming soon! |
Coaching Resources:
Head Coach: [More Info to Follow]
Assistant Coach: [More Info to Follow]
Junior Coach: [More Info to Follow]
Coaching Information:
Volunteers coaching in our Sherwood Park Tier 4 (Community) Program don't need a soccer background for the younger age groups (U3-U9), but it is preferred to have some soccer knowledge for U11+. Our program will help support these volunteer coaches, no matter their previous soccer experience.
Volunteers should enjoy working with kids, and helping with early development, both physically and mentally.
Age Group Requirements
• U3-U7 needs a Vulnerable Sector Check and "Respect in Sport"
• U9-U11 needs a Vulnerable Sector Check and "Respect in Sport" plus "Learn to Train", and NCCP Make Ethical Decisions, NCCP Making Headway Module, NCCP Emergency Action Planning, NCCP Rule of Two Module.
• U12+ needs a Vulnerable Sector Check and "Respect in Sport" plus "Soccer for Life", and NCCP Make Ethical Decisions, NCCP Making Headway Module, NCCP Emergency Action Planning, NCCP Rule of Two Module.
If you are interested or thinking of volunteering for a coaching position, please email Josh at j.pynten@spdsa.net or call 780-449-1343.
Volunteers have the option to be trained and certified by one of our Technical Staff.
• U9-U12 - "Learn to Train", with the on-field session on May 7 from 9am-1pm, (location TBD)
• U12-U17 - "Soccer for Life", with the on-field session on April 29 from 1:30-5:30pm, (location TBD)
The online portions of these certifications should be completed prior to the on-field session. For these sessions, please ensure you arrive 20 minutes early, with soccer cleats and appropriate writing utensils (notepad, pen, etc.) A further email will be sent out closer to these sessions with more details. For more information, please email Vikram at v.kaushal@spdsa.net.
