Coach Across America Youth Frisbee Coach

Coach Across America•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Coach Across America is a national service organization founded in 2010 that leverages the power of coaches to positively impact vulnerable youth and their communities through sports. They partner with local nonprofits, schools, and sports organizations to support and train AmeriCorps coaches for a one-year service term in underserved communities. The role involves serving at the Washington Area Frisbee Club (WAFC), a youth and adult sports organization committed to belonging, access, equity, and growth. WAFC offers year-round Ultimate Frisbee programming, including leagues, tournaments, travel teams, summer camps, and clinics, primarily in the DC metro area. Coaches receive sports-based youth development training to foster youth mental and physical well-being, impacting approximately 80-100 youth aged 6 to 17. Collaboration with WAFC staff and partner organizations is key to leading skill clinics, facilitating practices, and mentoring players.

Requirements

U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
18 years of age or older (17 with written parental/guardian consent)
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, or currently working toward one
Demonstrated disc sport throwing proficiency, including backhand and forehand throws
Experience playing, coaching, or teaching Ultimate Frisbee or a comparable team sport
Demonstrated interest in youth development, mentorship, or community-based programming
Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to serve independently and as part of a team across multiple sites and program contexts
Ability to travel between service sites across the DC metro area using personal transportation or public transit (commuting time from home is not counted as service hours)
Must pass a criminal history background check
Completion of the minimum required 900 hours of service and training by the last day of the coach contract
Attendance at the CAA Coach Orientation at the start of the service term
Submission of accurate bi-weekly timesheets, approved by the Host Site Supervisor
Participation in AmeriCorps National Days of Service and community events
Attendance at all CAA trainings, communities of learning, and special initiatives
Completion of all data collection activities as directed by the CAA Program Director, including youth rosters, attendance records, and participant surveys

Responsibilities

Lead skill clinics, practices, and game play for youth participants across WAFC's programs, including the Middle School League, High School Indoor League, Youth Club, Summer Camp, and Girl-Matching Clinic Series, serving youth ages 6 to 17 at indoor and outdoor sites across the DC metro area.
Facilitate weekly introductory Ultimate Frisbee sessions at King Greenleaf Recreation Center in partnership with GOODProjects, serving 20 to 30 middle and early high school students from the surrounding Ward 6 and Ward 7 neighborhood.
Assist with coaching at one or more of WAFC’s school sponsored teams at middle and high schools across the DMV.
Support and encourage the growth and development of girl-matching players across all programs.
Mentor players individually, providing feedback on athletic development and life skills using a trauma-sensitive, sports-based youth development approach.
Develop and refine curriculum and practice plans for use across WAFC programs.
Support the development of new community partnerships and after-school programming sites in underserved areas of the DMV.
Track and monitor program metrics, including all data collection activities directed by the CAA Program Director.
Encourage participants to develop life skills, character, and self-management through sport, drawing on lessons from CAA's sports-based youth development training.
Act as a role model, building trust and respect with youth, families, partner organization staff, and the broader community.
Recruit and coordinate volunteers to support AmeriCorps National Days of Service and WAFC program events.