Help Inspire the Next Generation of Athletes!
Special Olympics Southern California is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to support a new Young Athletes program in Torrance. Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program designed for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities, helping them develop motor skills, confidence, social connections, and a lifelong love of physical activity.
As a Young Athletes Coach, you will work alongside the Head Coach to create a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment where every child can succeed. Coaches assist with games, skill-building activities, athlete engagement, equipment setup, and family support throughout the program.
Program Details
Dates: September 11 - October 23, 2026
Schedule: Friday Afternoons
Commitment: approximately 2 hours per week, once a week for 7 weeks
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Assist coaches with age-appropriate activities and games
- Provide support and instruction during activities and help demonstrate foundational movement and sport-readiness skills
- Encourage and support athlete participation
- Help create a positive and inclusive environment for all participants
- Support participant engagement, inclusion, and safety throughout each session
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and equipment management
- Engage with families and help ensure a welcoming experience
- Serve as a positive role model for young children
- Communicate participant needs or concerns to the Head Coach when appropriate
Ideal Volunteers
- Enjoy working with young children
- Support inclusion and community engagement
- Are dependable, patient, and energetic
- Have an interest in sports, education, recreation, therapy, child development, or related fields (experience is helpful but not required)
- Are willing to complete required volunteer onboarding, trainings, and Young Athletes coach certification requirements
Why Volunteer?
By volunteering with Young Athletes, you'll help children build confidence, develop foundational movement skills, and experience the joy of movement and play in an inclusive environment. You'll also gain experience supporting an inclusive youth sports program, build meaningful relationships with participants and families, and become part of the Special Olympics Southern California community.
Join us in bringing this exciting new program to the Torrance community and help create an unforgettable experience for our youngest athletes!
