Youth Sports Instructor Volunteer-Long Beach

5-Eleven Hoops is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to help neurodivergent children unlock their potential through sports!

Why: As a Youth Sports Instructor Volunteer, you’ll play an essential role in creating a fun, safe, and inclusive space for children on the Autism Spectrum to build confidence, teamwork, and physical skills. Through sports like basketball and other activities, you’ll be fostering growth, connection, and joy for participants and their families.

Who: 5-Eleven Hoops is unlocking the strengths and full potential of kids with Autism through sports in supportive and inclusive spaces.

• Assist with sports drills, games, and activities—primarily basketball—designed to promote confidence, teamwork, and physical development in neurodivergent children.
• Create a fun and inclusive environment that encourages social interaction and personal growth.
• Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to organize and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate sessions.
• Provide positive reinforcement and adapt activities to meet individual needs when necessary.
• Support setup and cleanup of equipment and materials before and after sessions.

• No prior experience necessary—new volunteers can shadow trained instructors until comfortable.
• A passion for working with children, especially those on the Autism Spectrum or with developmental differences.
• Patience, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of basketball or other sports.
• Willingness to undergo a background check upon application.
• Previous experience in coaching or working with neurodivergent individuals is helpful but not required.
• Minimum age requirement: 16.
• Time commitment: Consistent participation is encouraged to build meaningful relationships with participants, but there are no strict minimum requirements.
• Basketball sessions: Tuesdays from 5:00–7:00 PM (Long Beach) and Saturdays from 9:30 AM–12:30 PM (Long Beach).
• Bowling sessions: Thursdays from 5:00–7:00 PM (Lakewood).
• One-day events: Typically Saturdays, with dates shared as details are finalized.
• Flexibility is available based on volunteer availability.

Have Questions or Need Accommodation? Email the Opportunity Coordinator below. 

This opportunity is managed by an L.A. Works partner, 5-Eleven Hoops.  

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity are expected to adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: /www.laworks.com/health-and-safety 

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