Coach Across America Coach- Audubon Charter School
About The Position
Coach Across America is a national service organization that recruits, trains, and supports coaches who use sport to support youth, programs, and communities. As an AmeriCorps member, the Coach Across America Coach provides sports-based mentorship to youth to support their mental and physical well-being and help them build skills for success on and off the playing field. Coaches work with elementary through high school age youth in New Orleans schools and after-school programs. They receive Sports-Based Youth Development training and guidance from program and school staff.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have or be working toward a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must successfully complete criminal history background checks.
- Must be able to perform all job requirements satisfactorily.
- Must meet other requirements as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth, sports, or both is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist the physical education teacher with class lessons.
- Facilitate structured recess.
- Serve as a head or assistant coach for a sports team.
- Work with identified students one-on-one and in small groups.
- Develop students’ sports skills by demonstrating and encouraging physical activities.
- Implement a behavior management system for students.
- Develop students’ social-emotional skills 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.
- Attend and complete all required Sports-Based Youth Development training.
- Collect surveys and rosters for youth groups.
- Complete bi-weekly timesheets.
Benefits
- 30+ hours of Sports-Based Youth Development training.
- Career readiness opportunities.
- Health insurance for full-time positions only.
- Bi-weekly living stipend.
- Coach Across America/AmeriCorps uniform.
- AmeriCorps and other federally issued benefits.
- Eligibility for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.
- Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualified student loans.
- Time accrual toward the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Income-based loan repayment plan eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
