AmeriCorps Coach with Coach Across America

Coach Across America•Baltimore, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2010, dedicated to leveraging the transformative power of coaches to positively impact the lives of vulnerable youth and their communities through sports. The organization operates on the belief that highly trained coaches can be significant positive influences in young people's lives, fostering success both on and off the field.

Requirements

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).
AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have, or be working towards High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Successful completion of criminal history background checks.
Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with youth, sports, or both.

Responsibilities

Coach teams and/or programs for elementary to high school age youth.
Be trained on how to become a Sports Based Youth Development Coach to positively impact youth mental and physical well-being.
Monitor youth progress.
Work with program and/or school staff on sport practice planning, recess facilitation, PE class instruction, and/or small group spaces.
Assist PE teacher in class lessons.
Facilitate a structured recess.
Head coach or assistant coach a sports team.
Work with identified students one-on-one and in small groups.
Develop sport skills by student level, physically displaying and encouraging sport activity.
Implement a behavior management system for students.
Develop social-emotional skills throughout their day, using evidence-based strategies learned during Coach Across America Training.
Collaborate with program or school staff and team members to collect surveys and roster information.
Create an engaging, safe, and healthy play space for youth to thrive.
Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Coach Across America best 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.
Complete the minimum required hours of service and training by last day of coach contract.
Attend the Coach Across America Coach orientation.
Complete bi-weekly timesheets.
Attend 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).