VOLUNTEER & PAID OPPORTUNITIES
New Canaan FC is a non-profit organization, and while anyone can volunteer, the parents of our players make up the largest group of volunteers. We rely heavily on dedicated volunteers to take on leadership roles including managers, team treasurers, team social coordinators, Junior Ram coaches, as well as other roles within the club. Parent Volunteers are essential to the success of NCFC. Our volunteers work together to execute our club's mission of providing New Canaan youth players with an enjoyable and educational soccer experience.
Every season, while registering their players, parents who are interested in volunteering can also register. If you would like to volunteer but were unable to do so during the registration process, please contact us via email.
* CJSA requires a background check and SafeSport training for any adults working on field with a youth organization.
List of Services
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PARENT CO-COACH (JUNIOR RAMS RECREATION PROGRAM)List Item 1
Coaches are not required to have any background with the game of soccer
Facilitate substitutions and equal playing time for all kids, in addition to very basic instruction during the game (i.e., passing, field positioning)
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SIDELINE ASSISTANTS (TRAVEL AND PREMIER PROGRAMS)List Item 2
Manage team equipment bag, including soccer ball, goalie jersey and gloves, first aid kit and copies of the official roster.
Place and remove corner flags for home games.
Bring the team bench for games. Warm up team when needed, if coaches are running late.
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SOCIAL COORDINATOR (TRAVEL AND PREMIER PROGRAMS)
Plan one to two team events per season. These can include post-game/practice pizza, team hang out, pool party, etc.
Communicate Club Events including, Kick Off Party, Coaches Classic, High School Games & End of Season Presentation.
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TEAM MANAGERS (TRAVEL AND PREMIER PROGRAMS)List Item 4
Communicate throughout the season with your team and your respective Coach.
Schedule all home travel games through coordination with coach, manager of coach’s other team, NCFC field scheduler and opposing team manager.
- Input team schedule and post scores into league systems.
- Obtain team availability for in-season tournaments
- Provide team rosters to the Sideline Assistants.
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TEAM TREASURER (TRAVEL AND PREMIER PROGRAMS)List Item 3
Referee Payments (Home Games Only)
Parents must pay referees before each home game.
To be reimbursed: Bring the reimbursement form to the game and have the referee print and sign their name.
Email a photo or scan of the completed form to treasurer@newcanaanfc.com with your mailing address or Zelle information.
Please allow 1–3 weeks for reimbursement.