Coach & Volunteer

Become a Coach

Your step-by-step guide to becoming a DYS coach

Apply as a coach
Step 1: Get your Background Checks (Required for New & returning Coaches)

Mandatory Compliance consists of three items all coaches and team managers need to be cleared to work with the children as part of our risk management efforts. NOTE: Links to many of these training resources will be accessible within the Coach Registration process in the GotSport site.

  1. Safesport Child Abuse Training (Annual refresher required) – Link to training will be available through the GotSport “Dashboard” tab once registered as a Coach.
  2. Concussion Training (Annual training required)
  3. PA Background Checks (Frequency of background checks varies based on resident status and type of clearance; Generally, PA State Background checks are good for 5 years)

DYS adheres to the Coach Compliance policies mandated by EPYSA. For more information visit: https://www.epysa.org/mandatory-coach-compliance/
Step 2: register via gotsport registration link

The link will take you to the Team Coach / Manager registration page on our GotSport site. In addition to uploading your mandatory background clearances and training certificates, you will need to upload your picture.

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Questions? Please reference the Coach FAQ from EPYSA or contact us at registrar@donegalyouthsoccer.org.

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Volunteer for DYS

DYS is a volunteer based organization and we need your help! Board positions are 2-year terms, and coordinator positions are 1-year terms. Each summer we hold elections for open positions, if applicable. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact us through our website to learn more about any open positions.

Refunds are available to volunteers.

Board Positions

Club President
  • Oversees all club business and presides at all monthly meetings of the Board of Directors
  • Club policy and procedure voting rights
  • Represent DYS at required League and Association meetings
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-4 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
Club Vice President
  • In the absence of the President, oversees all club business and carries out other club duties as assigned by the Board
  • Club policy and procedure voting rights
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-4 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
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Club Secretary
  • Coordination of monthly Board Meetings, including setting agendas, recording meeting minutes and results of any Board votes
  • Supports sending of club-wide email or social media communications
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-3 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
Club Registrar
  • Update and manage the registration website for soccer programs and events.
  • Communicate registration information and updates to the community, including mass emails, social media posts, and distributing flyers to local schools.
  • Respond to emails and questions about the various soccer programs.
  • Assist club with any registration-related tasks, such as DYS night at DHS and Summer Soccer Camp.
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-3 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees

Coordinator Positions

Select Coordinator
  • Alignment with Select coaches on team player needs
  • Help to identify and onboard new Select coaches
  • Communicate with Select team coaches on important dates, events and activities
  • In conjunction with Field Coordinator, schedule practice times and communicate to Select coaches
  • Coordination with Select leagues regarding player/team registration and DYS participation at annual meetings
  • Coordination of pre-season Select league competition planning
  • Serve as primary point of contact for any questions or issues related to Select teams
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 2-4 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
Recreational Coordinator
  • Manage Rec team formation process, including identification of Coaches and placement of players onto teams
  • Communicate with Rec team coaches on important dates, events and activities
  • In conjunction with Field Coordinator, schedule practice times and communicate to Rec coaches
  • Coordination with Rec leagues regarding player/team registration and DYS participation at annual meetings
  • Serve as primary point of contact for any questions or issues that arise from parents or players in your age group
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 2-4 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
AndMe Coordinator
  • Work with Registrar to assemble AndMe player groups and parent volunteers
  • Communicate with AndMe parents regarding important dates, events and activities
  • In conjunction with Field Coordinator, schedule practice times and communicate to AndMe parents
  • Serve as primary point of contact for any questions or issues that arise from parents or players in your age group
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-3 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
U6 Coordinator
  • Work with Registrar to build balanced teams, including identification of Coaches and Asst Coaches
  • Communicate with U6 Coaches and parents regarding important dates, events and activities
  • In conjunction with Field Coordinator, schedule practice and game times and communicate to U6 parents
  • In conjunction with Uniform Coordinator, distribute team uniforms at start of season
  • Serve as primary point of contact for any questions or issues that arise from parents or players in your age group
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-3 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
U8 Coordinator
  • Work with Registrar to build balanced teams, including identification of Coaches and Asst Coaches
  • Communicate with U8 Coaches and parents regarding important dates, events and activities
  • In conjunction with Field Coordinator, schedule practice and game times and communicate to U8 parents
  • In conjunction with Uniform Coordinator, distribute team uniforms at start of season
  • Serve as primary point of contact for any questions or issues that arise from parents or players in your age group
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-3 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees
Risk Management Coordinator
  • Responsible for communication to all individuals in the Club regarding clearance compliance
  • In conjunction with DYS age group Coordinators, drive 100% adherence to league policies for state clearances, background checks and other required training;
  • Ensure that all clearances are up to date and on file in the appropriate system prior to a Coach or Manager starting their DYS position
  • Serve as Club’s primary point of contact for any questions, concerns or specific issues related to the league’s risk management policy
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 1-3 hours
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees

Other Positions

Director of Coaching
  • Coordinate annual Select tryouts and player evaluation process
  • Coordinate, monitor and provide, when necessary, education for DYS Coaches at all levels
  • Manage concerns or opportunities identified by DYS Coaches, Parents or Players regarding current or future playing opportunities – including skill level, playing time or other
  • Communicate with coaches and age group coordinators on a regular basis to provide coaching information and resources
  • Maintain a list of resources and materials for coaches availability
  • Oversee the conduct of all coaches and assistant coaches in the Club
  • In conjunction with Equipment Coordinator, advise on equipment inventory and equipment purchases
  • Volunteer time per week during season: 3-6 hours
  • PAID position, pay commensurate with experience; requires Board approval and interview process
  • Eligible for 100% refund of player registration fees