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TWO Up2Us Americorps Full-Time Coaching Positions Available
Looking to give back to your community this year? Become an Up2Us Americorps Coach and help sports-based youth development organizations recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As an Up2Us Sports Americorps Coach, you will be joining a movement of over 300 coaches across the country who are committed to helping youth achieve their full potential through sports. During your service term, you will be trained by Up2Us Sports on how to use sports and coaching to inspire youth to achieve their potential and develop life skills that lead to success on and off the playing field.
Time Commitment
One Year Term
Start date of August 14, 2023
30-35 hours per week for a total of 1700 hours
Eligibility
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.
Benefits Include
Living allowance (appx. $20,399 for the entire program, paid in bi-weekly installments of $784.57)
End of service education award ($6,895)
Professional development and networking opportunities
Full health insurance coverage
Coaching Tasks
Coaching at multiple sites in the Bay Area with a specialized focus in Oakland through:
In-School Programming
After-school Programming
Out-Of-School Time Programming
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
Assisting in devlopment endeavors across the organization
Creation of curriculum for programs
Relationship building with stakeholders at high schools and the broader communities we serve
Americorps Tasks Required for Successful Completion of 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)
Contact Executive Director Dan McCune at mccune@btsba.org to submit your resume and/or apply.
Beat the Streets Bay Area hosts Benefit Concert with Jewel
Headlined by the singer songwriter and artist Jewel, Beat the Streets Bay Area hosted an extraordinary Benefit Concert earlier this month that raised funds to sustain and grow youth programming around the Bay Area.
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