AmeriCorps State and National programs provide thousands of Americans each year the opportunity to improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service. Funded by the Corporation of National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency, AmeriCorps works hand in hand with local partners, tapping the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation. This opportunity is to work in New Orleans with a local non-profit working with youth in after=school and summer programming.
Up2Us Coaches serving through AmeriCorps must complete their assigned term of service listed above not to exceed a 12 month period. During the term of service, the coach will serve in a direct service role.
Some of the duties include:
Youth Sports Coach – working directly with a group of youth to improve sport-specific skills and learn to work together as a team.
Program Leader – planning or improving existing programming through design, outreach, structure and management.
Health and Nutrition Leader – training youth and parents on the benefits of proper eating, exercise, hydration and other issues that affect youth on the playing field and in the classroom.
Camp Coordinator – leading activities during out-of-school time, including weekends and vacations, when student-athletes are often unengaged.
Assistant Event Planner – making the tournament of your dreams a reality; you will see what it takes to pull off one of these special events.
Volunteer Recruiter – inviting participants to our events.
Coach will be located at Kipp Morial Elementary School.
The living stipend for this position is $7,770 and the education award is $2,907.50
This position averages 25 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 3-6 , and Saturdays.
Additionally, the AmeriCorps Up2Us Coach will:
- Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Up2Us Sports’ best in class training events
- Perform data collection activities such as directed by your Up2Us Sports Program Manager
- Act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the community and youth served
Up2Us AmeriCorps Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of the AmeriCorps program:
- Completion of the minimum required hours of service and training by last day of coach contract
- Attendance at the Up2Us Coach orientation
- Completion of twice monthly America Learns reflection logs at an 80% level or higher
- Completion of bi-weekly timesheets
- Attendance at a day of service
- AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
- Members must be 18 years old, or 17 with written parental/guardian consent.
- Members must have, or be working toward a High School diploma, GED, or its equivalent.
- Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Up2UsSports’ best in class training events
- Perform data collection activities such as directed by your Up2UsSports Program Manager
- Act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the community and youth served
Ideal candidate will have experience working with youth, including a background in sports such as Tennis, Soccer, and Running.
- Candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Candidate should possess a positive attitude
- Candidate should have access to transportation
The living stipend for this position is $7,770 and the education award is $2,907.50
This position averages 25 hours per week, Monday through Thursday from 3-6 , and Saturdays.