Banner Neighborhoods Youth Sports Coach
About The Position
Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable youth through the power of sports and coaching. The Youth Sports Coach will serve as a coach and mentor for youth participants in Banner Neighborhoods Youth Sports programs in East Baltimore. This role supports year-round sports programming, including soccer, track, flag football, and basketball, as well as summer camp. The primary focus is on creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where young people can develop through sports, mentorship, positive relationships, and community engagement. The Coach will assist in planning and leading practices, drills, games, and other program activities, acting as a positive role model. Collaboration with Banner Neighborhoods staff, volunteers, youth, and families is essential.
Requirements
- Must meet all eligibility requirements for the Coach Across America/AmeriCorps program.
- Passion for youth development, sports, and community service, particularly within the Banner Neighborhoods mission.
- Willingness to learn and engage in coaching multiple sports; prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to serve effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and committed to completing required service hours.
- Ability to pass all required background checks.
- Flexibility to serve during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and summer camp programming as required by the program schedule.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a coach and mentor for youth participants in Banner Neighborhoods sports programs, including soccer, track, flag football, basketball, and summer camp.
- Assist with planning and leading practices, drills, games, and other sports activities that are age-appropriate, engaging, and supportive of youth development.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and professionalism.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants, regardless of skill level.
- Support the physical, social, and emotional development of youth participants through sports and positive mentorship.
- Assist with program operations, including setup, breakdown, and equipment management.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with program staff, volunteers, youth, and families.
- Ensure that all activities follow Banner Neighborhoods and Coach Across America safety guidelines and policies.
- Participate in required trainings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Support summer camp programming by helping facilitate daily activities, sports programming, and enrichment experiences.
- Serve as a dependable and engaged member of the Banner Neighborhoods program team.
- Other duties as determined by your supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
