Job Description
Job Description
Salary : About Up2Us Sports
Founded in 2010, Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization that is focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of our nations most vulnerable youth, and the communities they live in, through sports. Coach Across America is based on a simple premise : That highly trained coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young peoples lives and inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
What youll do
As a Coach Across America AmeriCorps member, you will coach teams and / or programs for elementary to high school age youth. You will be trained on how to become a Sports Based Youth Development Coach to positively impact youth mental and physical well-being. You will monitor youth progress and work with program and / or school staff on sport practice planning, recess facilitation, PE class instruction, and / or small group spaces. Coaches are placed across New York City / Boston in schools and afterschool programs.
Role and Responsibilities
Experience is not required, but it is preferred that you have some experience working with youth, sports, or both. We provide on-going training opportunities to support you during your service. Also, program and school staff will guide you every step of the way. Below are some specific tasks you may be asked to do :
Additionally, the Coach Across America Coach will :
Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport,
using lessons learned at Coach Across Americabest in class training events.
Perform data collection activities, as directed by your Coach Across America Program Manager.
Act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the community and youth served.
Coach Across America AmeriCorps Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of
the AmeriCorps program :
Completion of the minimum required hours of service and training by last day of coach contract.
Attendance at the Coach Across America Coach orientation.
Completion of bi-weekly timesheets.
Attendance at days of community service.
Attend / participate in Coach Across America trainings, meetings, and special initiatives.
Attend Coach Training Institute (date to be announced by Program Manager).
Uniform Policy :
Coaches must wear Coach Across America branded t-shirts provided by Coach Across America with AmeriCorps logo whencoaching and at program sessions and events.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Coach Across America AmeriCorps members are as diverse a group as the communities we serve. Were looking for you if you want to build yourself, give back, and are ready to change the world through the power of sports.
Coach • New York, NY, US