Coach Across America- STRIVE

Coach Across America•Wilmington, DE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of vulnerable youth and their communities through sports. This role, as an AmeriCorps member with Strive, will support Strive’s mission by delivering high-quality leadership, mentoring, and sports-based programming to middle and high school students across partner schools and community-based organizations. The position involves facilitating in-school and out-of-school sessions, leading afterschool sports programs including homework support, and providing PE/recess support. Coaches are expected to be character-driven leaders who create positive, energetic, and joyful learning environments. Members will receive training on becoming a Sports Based Youth Development Coach to positively impact youth mental and physical well-being.

Requirements

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 a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Successful completion of criminal history background checks.
Ability to perform all service term requirements satisfactorily.
Other requirements as required.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with youth, sports, or both.
Proficiency in Google Platform (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc).
Experience in teaching, coaching and/or facilitating.

Responsibilities

Coach teams and/or programs for youth in the community.
Deliver high-quality leadership, mentoring, and sports-based programming to middle and high school students.
Facilitate in-school and out-of-school sessions.
Lead afterschool sports programs including homework support.
Provide PE/recess support.
Coach school and community-based sports teams.
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.
Complete the minimum required hours (900 hours in this position) of service and training by the last day of the 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 Field Manager).