Volunteer Coaches

 Are you excited to volunteer in City of Patterson's various youth sports programs?  Volunteer coaches like you helped over 200 youth participants learn how to play basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, and baseball. By being a volunteer coach, you give an invaluable contribution to our community by teaching the youth about sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, integrity, confidence, and health! Volunteer coaches are a important part of ensuring that the COP continues to provide Youth Sports programs. Without this type of volunteer leadership, a significant portion of youth sports programming would be unable to run. Through your participation, more children will be provided with the opportunity to take part in a wholesome activity. 

Sports that need Volunteer Coaches

Youth Basketball
49er PREP Youth Flag Football
Junior Giants Youth Softball and Baseball
Patterson Recreation Youth Soccer (PRYS)

Who can Become a Volunteer Coach?

If you are 15 years or older and can pass a background clearance, you can become a Volunteer Coach! There is no need for prior sport knowledge to become a volunteer coach. The City of Patterson's Youth Sports Programming will provide resources with practice planning, behavior management, skills, and drills. 

All volunteer coaches must pass the Department of Justice Fingerprinting background check.

Why do I need to get fingerprinted? State Law requires all volunteers to pass a background clearance with the Department of Justice prior to supervising sensitive populations, including youth. 

How to Become a Volunteer Coach?

1. Register yourself on CivicREC under Volunteer Opportunities. Make sure you select the sports you would like to Coach.
2. Schedule fingerprinting appointment by contacting Kim Nguyen at 209-895-8091 or by email at knguyen@pattersonca.gov.
3. Fingerprint appointment, make sure you bring a picture ID (CA Drivers License, School ID, Government ID, etc.). If you are under the age of 18, you will also need to have a legal guardian come with you to your fingerprinting appointment. Your appointment may be canceled if you are more than 5 minutes late. 
4. Background check take approximately 1-2 weeks for results. Once cleared, you will be contact by Kim Nguyen with further details.

Questions? Please contact Kim Nguyen through email or call 209-895-8091