Volunteer

GWYSL is Powered by Volunteers.

We are a non-profit, ALL-VOLUNTEER organization dedicated to youth soccer. We receive no public funds and all of our expenses are paid from the registration fees of the children who play. We expect all parents to participate in a volunteer role.

Please take a look at the different positions below and let us know how you can help out!

Communications Liaison

Own a computer? Can you spell? Like to talk? You can be our next Communications Liaison!

Duties: Keep this website updated; assist Executive Board members in drafting and sending email; maintain and further develop our social media presence. Responsible for publicizing relevant decisions made at monthly Executive Board meetings to the league.

Time Commitment: 1 hour per week, plus attendance at monthly Executive Board meetings during the season.

Referees

It may be the only time the kids listen to you on the field!

Duties: Enjoy your child’s game more by becoming a referee and understanding the rules of the game. Each team is to provide one Referee for one game each Saturday. All training and uniforms are provided ahead of the season.  

Time commitment: After training, 1 hour game per week is ideal. Some folks do more, some folks do a bit less

Contact: Head Referee Neil Palmer at referee@gwysl.org for more information.

Field Crew Members

Prefer to contribute in a HUGE way without managing kids? Join our amazing Field Crew!!

Duties: Help set up the fields at 7am at BIP or McCarren for 8am games, or break down and put goals away after last games.

Time commitment: 1 hour per week for 5-10 weeks

Contact:  Field & Equipment Manager Matthew Chin for more information.

Coaches

You don't need any experience. We'll train you! And you and your child will remember it forever.

Duties: Run practices and games. Enthusiasm and positive attitude are more valuable than knowledge of the game.

Time commitment: Average of 2 hours per week (1 hour at practice, 1 hour at game), plus 2 hours training.

Contact: Head Coach, Erik Rodie at for more information.

Team Managers

Are you outgoing, like meeting people, and organized?

Duties: Team Managers send weekly emails to parents regarding practice and game time, and they organize team snacks. 

Time commitment: Average 15 minutes per week

Contact: Sign up under your team tab when you register, or let your child's coach know when you meet them. For more information, email Jamie Hook.

Special Event Helpers

An easy-peasy way to help the league! 

Duties: Help with Special Events like coaches’ night, opening day, and/or the end of season Watermelon & Trophy Party!

Time commitment: 1–2 hours per season