Description
An Up2Us Coach will serve with a sports-based youth development (SBYD) organization focused on bringing sports to children who need it most. Up2Us Coaches will leverage the power of play and teamwork to reduce youth violence, promote health, increase academic success, and improve futures. An Up2Us Coach will receive over 40 hours of professional development, including SBYD training, and will have access to a network of over 1,200 youth development organizations for future career development and networking.
MetroLacrosse is a non-profit sports-based youth development program
whose mission is to foster positive life enrichment, character development and
healthy choices among urban youth and teens through lacrosse participation.
MetroLacrosse is seeking individuals with a passion for youth development and knowledge of lacrosse to join the Up2Us Coach program. Each Up2Us Coach will serve as a coach and mentor to kids in the MetroLacrosse program.
The coach will:
- Coach girls and/or boys from multiple age groups throughout our seasons and summer camps
- Assist in managing co-coaches and volunteers, communicating with players and parents
- Help to manage and organize programs and events
- Assist MetroLacrosse staff with administrative duties such as data collection, field lining, inventory, and planning
- Facilitate clinics in Boston Public Schools
- Schedule clinics with local colleges, creating opportunities to engage participants outside of practices, and scheduling games/events.
- Collecting and analyzing fitness/wellness/attendance data collected from Metro participants
Additionally, the 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 Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of the 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
• 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 when coaching and at program sessions and events
An Up2Us Coach will serve with a sports-based youth development (SBYD) organization focused on bringing sports to children who need it most. Up2Us Coaches will leverage the power of play and teamwork to reduce youth violence, promote health, increase academic success, and improve futures. An Up2Us Coach will receive over 40 hours of professional development, including SBYD training, and will have access to a network of over 1,200 youth development organizations for future career development and networking.
MetroLacrosse is a non-profit sports-based youth development program
whose mission is to foster positive life enrichment, character development and
healthy choices among urban youth and teens through lacrosse participation.
MetroLacrosse is seeking individuals with a passion for youth development and knowledge of lacrosse to join the Up2Us Coach program. Each Up2Us Coach will serve as a coach and mentor to kids in the MetroLacrosse program.
The coach will:
- Coach girls and/or boys from multiple age groups throughout our seasons and summer camps
- Assist in managing co-coaches and volunteers, communicating with players and parents
- Help to manage and organize programs and events
- Assist MetroLacrosse staff with administrative duties such as data collection, field lining, inventory, and planning
- Facilitate clinics in Boston Public Schools
- Schedule clinics with local colleges, creating opportunities to engage participants outside of practices, and scheduling games/events.
- Collecting and analyzing fitness/wellness/attendance data collected from Metro participants
Additionally, the 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 Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of the 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
• 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 when coaching and at program sessions and events
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Living Allowance
$500
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$1500 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Stipend, Training
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
• 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.
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check