The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Marine Youth Sports program exists to provide boys and girls in our community a variety of citywide recreational sports leagues that emphasize Sportsmanship, Fundamentals, Health and Wellness, and Perseverance.  We believe every child in Long Beach has something to play for and our role is providing that opportunity in a FUN, safe and nurturing environment.

Volunteer Opportunities

Youth Sports Assistant

Volunteer Duties: Instruct youth in the Fundamentals of each sport with an emphasis on Sportsmanship, Perseverance, Health and Wellness, and Teamwork.  Volunteers will create and implement practice plans and coach teams during games alongside Recreation Staff. Currently, the program offers a variety of recreational level sports including basketball; indoor soccer; T-Ball/Baseball/Fast Pitch Softball; Volleyball; Flag Football; Coed Ball Hockey for ages 4 - 14. 

Qualification and Requirements: Knowledgeable in sport fundamentals and general rules.  Must have played or had coaching experience. 

Age Restrictions: 16+ Years of Age

Hours Commitment: Each team requires a commitment of up to 3 hours per week. Practices are usually weekdays between 4 pm and 7 pm for an hour and games are on Saturdays between 9 am and 5 pm for an hour.

Contact Information

Youth Sports Office

5001 Deukmejian Drive, Long Beach, CA  90804

(562) 570-1725

Monday – Friday

8:30am – 5:30pm