Denver Parks and Recreation Youth Sports Coaches

Provide sport-specific instruction and coaching for Youth Sports participants while modeling Denver Parks and Recreation and Youth Sports core values and customer service standards.

Coaching Expectations

- Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practices and games to set up and stay at least 15 minutes after to tear down and ensure all participants are accounted for. 

 - Make sure you have necessary equipment to facilitate practices and games including whistle. 

 - Keep daily attendance of your team and relay the names of any absentees to the Center Coordinator to follow up with participants. 

 - Contact your Recreation Center Coordinator at least (2) two hours prior to practice/game if you are unable to make it. It is your responsibility to make sure your practice/game will be covered. 

 - Create an open line of communication with the Center staff, parents, players, and Youth Sports Team. Ensure that your contact information (email/phone #) are updated. 

 - Have a parent meeting at the first practice to review rules, team expectations/goals, identify a “Team Parent” or additional volunteer coach.

-  Volunteers must complete our volunteer packet and pass a background check before being able to assist.

 - Develop practice plans with age-appropriate skills and drills. Practice plans are crucial in running a successful practice with limited contact time.

 - Follow all rules & code of ethics for the duration of the season and beyond. Have your team roster available for the duration of the season.

 - Understand that all coaches, officials, site supervisors, and YS Team all work for the same team under Denver Parks & Recreation. Follow dress code. 

- Appropriate athletic clothing and shoes are required for practice and games. All coaches will receive a YS t-shirt after completing training. 

 - Coach with a positive and professional demeanor with an emphasis on being a great role model/coach. 

Coaches Code of Ethics

  • I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win. 
  • I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
  • I will do my best to provide a safe and fun environment for my players.
  • I will do my best to organize practices that are fun, challenging, and age appropriate for all my players.
  • I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. 
  • I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from use at all youth sports events.
  • I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.
  • I will use coaching techniques appropriate for all the skills that I teach. 
  • I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for kids not adults.
  • I will assist the DPR Youth Sports Team to uphold and enforce both player and parent code of conduct for the duration of the season. 

Know, Follow, and Uphold

Sport-Specific Rules
Player Rights and Parent Expectations
Emergency Action Plan                      
Denver Youth Sports Core Values: Fun, Safety, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, Confidence, Education, Honesty, Integrity, Respect