Volunteer Opportunities
There are a variety of ways to get involved with Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation.
Seeking Volunteers:
We are seeking board members for the vacant positions on this committee. Apply by March 31, 2022, to be considered.
Additional Salt Lake County Board information is available at slco.org/boards
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board members serve as a volunteer citizen board to review, deliberate, and make recommendations regarding issues related to parks and recreation facilities and programs countywide.
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Members
- Carl Fisher, Chair
At-Large (Holladay) - Chris Hill
At-Large (Salt Lake City)
County Council District Representation
- Robynn Masters
District 1 - John Warnas
District 2 - Lynette Wendel
District 3 (Taylorsville) - Soren Simonsen
District 4 (Salt Lake City) - Jerry Cordova-Ong
District 5 (West Jordan) - Danny Schoenfeld
District 6
School District Representation
- Mont Millerberg
Canyons School District - Connie Burgess
Granite School District - Bryce Dunford
Jordan School District - Jaren Cooper
Murray School District - Kristi Swett
Salt Lake City School District
- Martin Jensen
Salt Lake County Representative - Don Tingey
South Jordan City Representative
Merit Employee Representation
- Patrick Leary
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Colby Hill
South Jordan City
South Jordan Resident Representation
- Angela McGuire
- Wayne Johnson
- Wendy Thomas
Merit Employee Representation
- Patrick Leary
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Justin “Spanky” Staley
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Multi-User Representation
*In Progress*
- Kael Weston
At-Large - Paula Swaner Sargetakis
At-Large
Merit Employee Representation
- Walt Gilmore
Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation
County Council District Representation
- Sarah Reale
District 1 - Vacant
District 2 - Rhetta McIff
District 3 - Nate Blouin
District 4 - Vacant
District 5 - Vacant
District 6
Please visit the Sugar House Park Authority for opportunities.
Volunteer Coaches are vital to our recreation programs. We encourage parents to get involved and assist their child and others in having a positive and fun experience in the sport of their choice.
Parents interested in coaching youth sports programs must submit the Coaches Volunteer Packet once a year, which includes the permission to run a background check.
Volunteer Coaches are our programs' greatest assets. We encourage parents to get involved and assist their child and others in having a positive and fun experience in the sport of their choice. We request that groups of 3 or more participants registering together provide a coach for their team. Please make sure that you fill in your name, phone number and e-mail in the coaches box of your child's registration form. A 50%-off voucher for future qualifying sports programs is available for head coaches once they have passed the Coaches Certification Program and has completed the season as a head coach.
Parents interested in coaching youth sports programs must submit the Coaches Volunteer Packet once a year, which includes the permission to run a background check. Please print this packet, fill it out, and return it to the front desk.
Packet includes:
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COACH CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The Coaches Certification Program is available to educate coaches on the expectations of Salt Lake County. The purpose of this certification program is for children's safety, developing coaching skills, teaching good sportsmanship, and making sure that all coaches receive the same information.
This program is done online, and requires the coach to have a google account.
Coach Certification Process/Instructions
- All Coaches Certification applicants need to complete training online. Coach Certification Program
- After completing the training, coaches will receive a completion certificate via the email address that they supplied. The certificate is for the coach only and can only be used as verification if the coach is not listed in the master database due to technical error.
- The certification is good for 2 years from the completion date and will be noted on the master lists.
Rules and Regulations for the Coaches Certification/Voucher
- Coaches Certifications are good for two (2) years from completion date
- Only Certified Head Coaches will receive a voucher after each season
- All vouchers are valid for one (1) year from the date of issue
- At no time are vouchers to be given to coaches prior to completing the season
- There is no limit to the number of vouchers a coach can receive in a year
- The voucher is worth a total of 50% off a future qualifying youth sports program (see below)
- Vouchers can be used for youth programs regardless of the total fee amount due and regardless of other qualifying discounts (i.e. coaches can qualify for free/reduced/scholarship and use the coaching voucher).
- Vouchers cannot be redeemed for cash. A Voucher can only be used one time and for one qualifying youth sports program (see below)
- Multiple vouchers cannot be combined for additional reduction of the youth sports fee. Only one voucher allowed per individual registration.
- Vouchers will not be replaced if lost or stolen
- Vouchers must be presented and surrendered at the time of redemption
- Vouchers can be redeemed at any participating Salt Lake County Recreation Facility
- Coaches participating, instigating, and/or having any knowledge of actions or conduct contrary to the Salt Lake County Training Guidelines and/or Salt Lake County Coaching Policies and Procedures can be subject to disciplinary action, including the loss of their coaching certificate and any vouchers received.
Qualifying Youth Sports Programs:
Tee-Ball, Flag Football, Youth basketball, Youth Soccer, Girl’s Softball, and Volleyball