Youth Mentoring Sports Coach at Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills
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. 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 Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills (BGCF) aims to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members through programs in Education, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, the Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. The Youth Mentoring Professional (YMP) Coach is primarily responsible for ensuring members' safety, building transformative relationships, and planning/implementing enriching programs. This role involves setting up and running daily programs, following Club policies, assisting in all departments, and building positive relationships with members. The organization is seeking multiple half-time youth sports coaches for a 900-hour AmeriCorps service term over one year to support sports programs, clinics, and play. Prior coaching experience is a plus, but not required, as training will be provided.
Requirements
- Passion for youth development and mentoring
- Culturally competent with the ability to work with a diverse group of youth (ethnicity and backgrounds)
- Positive, can-do attitude, good work ethic and the ability to take on new challenges
- Team player
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident (for AmeriCorps)
- Must have, or be working towards a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Successful completion of criminal history background checks
- Understanding of Boys & Girls Clubs of America principles
- Ability to implement Boys & Girls Clubs of the Foothills curriculum
- Ability to drive club minivans for transporting members
- Reliable personal transportation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs and Google Suite
- Commit to completion of the minimum required hours (900) of service and training by the last day of coach contract
- Completion of bi-weekly timesheets
- Attend/participate in Coach Across America orientation, trainings, meetings, service days, and special initiatives
- Must wear Coach Across America branded t-shirts with AmeriCorps logo when coaching and at program sessions and events
Nice To Haves
- Experienced coaches
Responsibilities
- Implement and run 3-4 practices a week for the school year, including three sports over three seasons (Winter- Basketball, Spring- Soccer, Fall- Flag Football)
- Assist with set-up, break-down, and any other coaching assignments during game days 1-2 days per week
- Create and implement comprehensive curriculum-based activities for assigned grades
- Serve with a flexible mindset and adapt to schedule, rotation, location, assignment, or programmatic changes to meet organizational and member needs
- Conduct enrichment programs for members and regularly recognize their successes
- Engage in meaningful and supportive relationships with members
- Support members in their academic needs through homework help, tutoring, and partnering with parents and/or teachers
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Input program attendance
- Supervise Club members, ensuring their safety and providing good role modeling
- Enforce appropriate disciplinary procedures as necessary based on Club policy
- Arrive on time and adhere to dress code
- Participate in required trainings
- Mentor groups of members as it pertains to the mentoring program and grant requirements
- Assist Directors with information needed to complete grant requirements and reports
- Assist Directors and other YMPs with administrative and program/activity tasks as requested
- Function as a driver for Club activities and/or school pick-ups as required
- Occasional weekend work will be required
- Represent BGCF both during and outside of work hours in a manner that upholds the mission and values of the organization
Benefits
- Living Allowance/Stipend: $12,150 total (Paid bi-weekly)
- Education Award: $3,697.50 upon completing 900 hours, usable for education-related expenses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
