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Example volunteer coach requirements on a job description
Volunteer coach requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in volunteer coach job postings.
Sample volunteer coach requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of sport rules and regulations.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Background check clearance.
Sample required volunteer coach soft skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse team.
- Patience and motivator.
- Strong organizational and time management.
- Leadership and problem solving skills.
Volunteer coach job description example 1
Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer coach job description
Join the nonprofit team that has been selected as the "best place to work" and "best place to volunteer" and "nonprofit of the year"!
*CASA of Santa Barbara County is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for Santa Barbara County with offices in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara.*
CASA of Santa Barbara County is growing and has an opening for the position of Advocate Supervisor - these are the awesome CASA team members who work directly with our amazing volunteers to support their efforts advocating for children in our community.
*The position is in our LOMPOC office, but some training is required in our Santa Maria office.*
*Organizational Overview*
CASA of Santa Barbara County volunteers transforms the lives of children who have suffered abuse or neglect by providing them with advocacy in court and in the community. CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, and to that end, our vision is to provide a CASA volunteer for every child in the protective care of the court.
*Overview of the Position(s)*
You could be a good fit for this position if you have great customer service skills and can work with a diverse group of people (our volunteers come from all walks of life and are a diverse group, ranging in age from 21 to mid 80's!). You will need excellent attention to detail and the ability to use Microsoft office (word, excel, teams, 360). Prior nonprofit work is helpful, *but not required.* We provide all of the training needed to be successful in this important position.
An Advocate Supervisor will:
* Ensure that the children assigned to Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers receive the advocacy they need;
* Ensure that the children's best interests are presented to the Court by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs);
* Ensure that the needs of the volunteers are met and that the volunteers are satisfied;
* Ensure that the policies and procedures of CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY are followed by all volunteers;
* Carry out all assigned responsibilities;
* Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts; and
* Promote the mission of CASA of Santa Barbara County in the community.
Our Advocate Supervisors share common characteristics: they are bright and professional, insightful about human behavior, open to learning, comfortable in a non-profit work environment, and persistent and strategic in their advocacy efforts. Their time is spent interacting with our volunteers and with professionals in the child welfare community, assisting with CASA volunteers' court reports, and dealing with a myriad of administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate shares these characteristics:
* at least five years of professional work experience,
* and a combination of education and experience that meets the qualifications defined here. The ideal candidate also has a background in volunteerism. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position (nonexempt).
*Advocate Supervisor Responsibilities*
* Maintain substantial knowledge regarding the CASA concept and CASA of Santa Barbara County policies and procedures.
* Sustain a working knowledge of court policies and procedures for the purposes of assisting CASA volunteers in the advocacy of their assigned case children.
* Maintain an ongoing caseload involving a total of approximately 40-50 CASAs.
* Provide supervision and support to CASA volunteers in the exercise of their duties.
* Establish at least monthly contact with all volunteers and maintain detailed records concerning all contact with volunteers and other parties involved in a child's case.
* Review, edit, and approve the accuracy and appropriateness of the CASAs' court reports and related communications to the Court and agencies. Type, copy, and route reports as necessary.
* Conduct annual evaluations with each volunteer. Provide a written record of the evaluation in the volunteer file.
* Maintain accurate records concerning upcoming court dates.
* Attend and support CASA volunteers at Treatment Team meetings, Child and Family Team meetings, Team Decision Making meetings, and Individualized Education Program meetings when needed. Attend court hearings with or in place of CASA volunteers as necessary to advise the Court as to the status of a child. Advocate Supervisors do not appear in Court as a substitute for legal counsel and do not offer legal advice or make legal arguments on behalf of children. Although Advocate Supervisors will review CASA submissions to the Court, Advocate Supervisors do not serve as counsel for children and do not prepare legal documents intended to secure legal rights for those children.
* Staff a regional CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY office in *LOMPOC *under the supervision of the Executive Director and Senior Advocate Supervisors.
* Continually work to further the Mission and Vision of CASA of Santa Barbara County.
* Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
WORK SCHEDULE
The standard workweek is 40 hours. Evenings and weekends may be required on occasion.
Physical Requirements
* Able to lift 40 lbs.
* Able to bend and stoop
* Able to sit for prolonged periods of time
* Able to sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours
* Able to speak into and use a telephone for long periods of time
Work Environment
* Professional office environment
* Fast-paced working with multi-level distractions
* Regional (Lompoc and Santa Barbara) offices may have 1 - 3 full-time staff members assigned to that office. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a small office, with extensive interaction with volunteers and frequent opportunities to gather with colleagues working in other offices
* We use Teams for a primary source of communication between our 3 offices, so if you are familiar with Office 365 and Teams, that's helpful.
Special Conditions
* All new employees are initially assigned to the Santa Maria office during the training period (average 6 weeks). On successful completion of initial training, the candidate selected for the Lompoc office position will be assigned to the Lompoc office.
* Occasional travel throughout Santa Barbara County
* Must be comfortable working independently and with others.
Application Process
No phone calls, please. Position open immediately and will remain open until filled.
*\*\*NOTE: Your application must include the following to be considered: *
* Cover letter including the reason you want to work for CASA of Santa Barbara County and why you think you are a good fit for the position.
* Resume
*
The person who is offered the position will undergo a background check, including a DMV record review, FBI and DOJ fingerprinting, and a check of the Child Abuse Central Index. Our hiring process includes at least two in-person interviews with current CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY employees. We offer competitive compensation with excellent benefits. _*Please submit all application materials to be considered.*_
_*CASA of Santa Barbara County promotes*_ _equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don't discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
*CASA of Santa Barbara County is the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program for Santa Barbara County with offices in Santa Maria, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara.*
CASA of Santa Barbara County is growing and has an opening for the position of Advocate Supervisor - these are the awesome CASA team members who work directly with our amazing volunteers to support their efforts advocating for children in our community.
*The position is in our LOMPOC office, but some training is required in our Santa Maria office.*
*Organizational Overview*
CASA of Santa Barbara County volunteers transforms the lives of children who have suffered abuse or neglect by providing them with advocacy in court and in the community. CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home, and to that end, our vision is to provide a CASA volunteer for every child in the protective care of the court.
*Overview of the Position(s)*
You could be a good fit for this position if you have great customer service skills and can work with a diverse group of people (our volunteers come from all walks of life and are a diverse group, ranging in age from 21 to mid 80's!). You will need excellent attention to detail and the ability to use Microsoft office (word, excel, teams, 360). Prior nonprofit work is helpful, *but not required.* We provide all of the training needed to be successful in this important position.
An Advocate Supervisor will:
* Ensure that the children assigned to Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers receive the advocacy they need;
* Ensure that the children's best interests are presented to the Court by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs);
* Ensure that the needs of the volunteers are met and that the volunteers are satisfied;
* Ensure that the policies and procedures of CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY are followed by all volunteers;
* Carry out all assigned responsibilities;
* Assist with volunteer recruitment and retention efforts; and
* Promote the mission of CASA of Santa Barbara County in the community.
Our Advocate Supervisors share common characteristics: they are bright and professional, insightful about human behavior, open to learning, comfortable in a non-profit work environment, and persistent and strategic in their advocacy efforts. Their time is spent interacting with our volunteers and with professionals in the child welfare community, assisting with CASA volunteers' court reports, and dealing with a myriad of administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate shares these characteristics:
* at least five years of professional work experience,
* and a combination of education and experience that meets the qualifications defined here. The ideal candidate also has a background in volunteerism. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position (nonexempt).
*Advocate Supervisor Responsibilities*
* Maintain substantial knowledge regarding the CASA concept and CASA of Santa Barbara County policies and procedures.
* Sustain a working knowledge of court policies and procedures for the purposes of assisting CASA volunteers in the advocacy of their assigned case children.
* Maintain an ongoing caseload involving a total of approximately 40-50 CASAs.
* Provide supervision and support to CASA volunteers in the exercise of their duties.
* Establish at least monthly contact with all volunteers and maintain detailed records concerning all contact with volunteers and other parties involved in a child's case.
* Review, edit, and approve the accuracy and appropriateness of the CASAs' court reports and related communications to the Court and agencies. Type, copy, and route reports as necessary.
* Conduct annual evaluations with each volunteer. Provide a written record of the evaluation in the volunteer file.
* Maintain accurate records concerning upcoming court dates.
* Attend and support CASA volunteers at Treatment Team meetings, Child and Family Team meetings, Team Decision Making meetings, and Individualized Education Program meetings when needed. Attend court hearings with or in place of CASA volunteers as necessary to advise the Court as to the status of a child. Advocate Supervisors do not appear in Court as a substitute for legal counsel and do not offer legal advice or make legal arguments on behalf of children. Although Advocate Supervisors will review CASA submissions to the Court, Advocate Supervisors do not serve as counsel for children and do not prepare legal documents intended to secure legal rights for those children.
* Staff a regional CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY office in *LOMPOC *under the supervision of the Executive Director and Senior Advocate Supervisors.
* Continually work to further the Mission and Vision of CASA of Santa Barbara County.
* Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
WORK SCHEDULE
The standard workweek is 40 hours. Evenings and weekends may be required on occasion.
Physical Requirements
* Able to lift 40 lbs.
* Able to bend and stoop
* Able to sit for prolonged periods of time
* Able to sit at a desk and view a computer screen for up to two hours
* Able to speak into and use a telephone for long periods of time
Work Environment
* Professional office environment
* Fast-paced working with multi-level distractions
* Regional (Lompoc and Santa Barbara) offices may have 1 - 3 full-time staff members assigned to that office. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a small office, with extensive interaction with volunteers and frequent opportunities to gather with colleagues working in other offices
* We use Teams for a primary source of communication between our 3 offices, so if you are familiar with Office 365 and Teams, that's helpful.
Special Conditions
* All new employees are initially assigned to the Santa Maria office during the training period (average 6 weeks). On successful completion of initial training, the candidate selected for the Lompoc office position will be assigned to the Lompoc office.
* Occasional travel throughout Santa Barbara County
* Must be comfortable working independently and with others.
Application Process
No phone calls, please. Position open immediately and will remain open until filled.
*\*\*NOTE: Your application must include the following to be considered: *
* Cover letter including the reason you want to work for CASA of Santa Barbara County and why you think you are a good fit for the position.
* Resume
*
The person who is offered the position will undergo a background check, including a DMV record review, FBI and DOJ fingerprinting, and a check of the Child Abuse Central Index. Our hiring process includes at least two in-person interviews with current CASA OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY employees. We offer competitive compensation with excellent benefits. _*Please submit all application materials to be considered.*_
_*CASA of Santa Barbara County promotes*_ _equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don't discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024