Soccer Convenor - Winnipeg - Volunteer Manitoba

Description

Organizational Description

Valley Gardens Community Center is a growing recreational facility that offers programs, recreation and drop‑in opportunities to the members of its community. VGCC serves East Kildonan, North Kildonan and Transcona areas.

Volunteer Opportunity Details

Volunteer Opportunity ID: 3141

Description of Duties

Valley Gardens Community Centre is in East Kildonan and provides Mini TimBits soccer, which kicks off in May.

• Convening TimBits/Micro soccer at VGCC
• Working with Phoenix Soccer Club
• Leading and growing the soccer programs at VGCC
• Determining charges and costs for programs
• Maintaining a budget
• Recruiting coaches and assistants
• Purchasing and maintaining equipment and uniforms
• Serving on the board of directors for the club

Skills Required

• Organizational skills
• Computer experience
• Ability to work with others, team‑building and cooperation
• Budget maintenance

Skills Gained / Related Careers

• Collaborating within a group dynamic and holding a board of directors seat
• Leadership skills
• Team management and cooperation
• Community service and public speaking

Eligibility

Age: 18‑30, 31‑54, 55+

Location of opportunity: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Criminal record check required: Yes

Child abuse registry check required: Yes

Cost reimbursed: Yes

Time Commitment

Evenings and weekends. Some daytime correspondence calls. Emails may be handled evenings and weekends. Required to attend monthly board meetings and club‑sponsored special events.

Application Process

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B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2

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