Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Policy: Outdoor 2025
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.
DEADLINE to submit hours for Outdoor 2025: July 31st 2025
Hours Required:
U4-U7: NO HOURS
U8-U19 (RECREATIONAL/TIER 4): 3 Hours
U8-U19 (COMPETITIVE/TIERS 1-3): 4 Hours
"Open" Opportunities - Outdoor 2025:
OPEN - CLUB ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Getting Involved! | Updated as of: |
| Kick-Off Event Facilitator | Various roles including the set-up and/or take-down of tents and tables before and after the event. Help manage the apparel table, take payment for merchandise items, and help direct teams and players through the building. | Sign Up Here! | Updated: 2025-04-17 |
| Clubhouse Sign-In | Sign in members who are attending clubhouse for the day. Typically 2-hour shifts running Monday to Friday 3pm-5pm. | Sign-up here! | Updated: 2025-04-02 |
| 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! | Updated: 2025-04-02 |
| 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. | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
OPEN - TEAM ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Getting Involved! | Updated as of: |
| Head Coach | 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 | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Game Leader | 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 | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Assistant Coach | 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 | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Manager | This is an administrative role that is responsible for game sheets, 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 | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Treasurer | 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* Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Time Tracker | 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. Please submit using the supplied document. Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Bench Attendant | 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. Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Rule of Two Volunteer | 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. Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Game Videographer (TRACE) | Responsible to capture game TRACE AI footage of the team for use in game review, training and development. Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Game Photographer | This volunteer position is responsible for capturing a minimum of 10 high-quality photos and at minimum 3 high-quality video clips of the team for Phoenix FC promotional use and social media content. Photos and videos can be sent to Chris at c.yakiwchuk@spdsa.net. One (1) game will constitute one hour (60 minutes) of volunteer time. Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Equipment Volunteer | Working alongside the team Coaching Staff, this volunteer will ensure that team materials (cones, soccer balls, pinnies, jerseys, etc.) are in proper working order, notify the club if there are any replacements needed, and be responsible for keeping track of the loaned equipment, and ensuring that the soccer balls at the correct pressure, and that pinnies and/or jerseys are washed. Hours may vary and are tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Fundraiser Volunteer | Working alongside the Team Manager, the Fundraiser Volunteer will aid in running team-specific fundraisers. Hours may vary and are tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
| Referee Liaison | This volunteer is the referee's person of contact in the stands, making sure that fans are cheering hard, but respectfully! One (1) game will constitute one hour (60 minutes) of volunteer time. Hours tracked by the Volunteer Time Tracker | Sign-up through your Team Manager/Coach | Updated: 2025-02-10 |
OPEN - BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Getting Involved! | Updated as of: |
| Committee Member | 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. | Updated: 2025-01-01 |
OPEN - TOURNAMENT ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Getting Involved! | Updated as of: |
| See "COMING SOON" | |||
"Coming Soon" Opportunities - Outdoor 2025:
COMING SOON - CLUB ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Getting Involved! | Updated as of: |
| Facility Maintenance | Aid in a deep clean and light repair of our facility in a three-hour shift, scheduled weekly. | Coming Soon! | |
| Facility Attendant | Responsible for light clean up of our facility during operation hours in the evenings and weekends. Typically 3-4 hours shifts. | Coming soon! | |
| Equipment Volunteer | Help to collect, clean and distribute equipment/uniforms to teams/fields at beginning and end of each season. Typically a 4 hour shift. | Coming soon! | |
| Inventory Volunteer | 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. | Coming soon! | |
| Community Events Volunteer | 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! | |
COMING SOON - TOURNAMENT ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Getting Involved! | Updated as of: |
| Player Card/Game Sheets | Verify Player Cards before the game, and collect the completed game sheets after the game, returning them to the officiating table. | Coming soon! | |
| Referee Liaison | This volunteer is the referee's person of contact in the stands, making sure that fans are cheering hard, but respectfully! | Coming soon! | |
| Field Marshal | 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 | Help run our merchandise booth and keep our community looking fresh! Customer service role. Typical 3 hour shifts. | Coming soon! | |
| Concession Volunteer | Run concessions during club events in a customer service role. Typical 3 hour shifts. | Coming soon! | |
"Closed for Season" Opportunities - Outdoor 2025:
CLOSED - CLUB ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Status: | Updated as of: |
| Assessments Attendant | Attendants assist with checking in athletes ahead of their assessments and providing an assigned pinny. | Closed for Season. | Updated: 2025-03-26 |
| Balancing Session: Sign-In Volunteer | Help check players in and direct them to where they need to go. | Closed for Season. | Updated: 2025-04-03 |
CLOSED - BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROLES | |||
Role Title | Role Description | Status: | Updated as of: |
| Board Member | Roles determined by election at the AGM (Jan 19, 2025) | Closed for Season. | Updated: 2025-01-01 |
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.
