What are the responsibilities and job description for the Up2Us Sports Coach with Girls On The Run NOLA position at Up2Us Sports?
About Up2Us Sports
Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization that is focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of our nation’s most vulnerable youth, and the communities they live in, through sports. Up2Us Sports is based on a simple premise: That highly trained coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young people’s lives and inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
What you’ll do
We are looking for a coach to work specifically with Girls On The Run NOLA. As Girls On The Run NOLA expands, we are looking for a coach who can act as lead coach at no more than two sites. These sites can be in various parts of Orleans and Jefferson Parish. We are looking for a coach who can help us administratively build a volunteer network to build capacity within the Girls On The Run organization.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead in-school or after school activities.
- Develop social-emotional skills throughout the day, using evidence-based strategies learned during Up2Us Training.
- Collaborate with program or school staff and team members to collect surveys and roster information.
- Create an engaging, safe, and healthy play space for youth to thrive.
Additionally, the Up2Us AmeriCorps 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, 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 bi-weekly timesheets.
• Attendance at days of community service.
• Attend/participate in Up2Us Sports trainings, meetings, and special initiatives.
• Attend Coach Training Institute (date to be announced by Program Manager).
Uniform Policy:
Coaches must wear Up2Us Sports branded t-shirts provided by Up2Us Sports with AmeriCorps logo when
coaching and at program sessions and events.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have, or be working towards High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Successful completion of criminal history background checks.
- Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily.
- Other requirements as required.
