Youth Mentoring Sports Coach at Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills

Coach Across America • Monrovia, CA

2d • 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. 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 will ensure members are safe, build transformative relationships, and plan/implement enriching programs. This role involves setting up and implementing 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 an AmeriCorps service term of 900 hours over one year to support sports programs, clinics, and play at various sites. While experienced coaches are welcome, the organization is prepared to train individuals with little to no experience.

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
• AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experienced coaches

Responsibilities

• Implement and run 3-4 practices a week for the school year including but not limited to 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 & implement comprehensive curriculum-based activities for the grades assigned
• Serve with a flexible mindset and pivot with schedule, rotation, location, assignment or programmatic changes to meet the needs of the organization and its members
• Conduct enrichment programs for members and regularly recognize members’ successes
• Engage in meaningful and supportive relationships with members
• Prepared to 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 they remain safe and provide 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 our mentoring program and grant requirements
• Assist Directors with any information needed to complete grant requirements and reports
• Assist Directors and other YMPs with any other 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 our organization
• 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

Benefits

• Living Allowance/Stipend: $12,150 total (Paid bi-weekly)
• Education Award: $3,697.50 upon completing 900 hours, usable for education-related expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED