Description
Up2Us Sports is a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations that believe in the power of sports to fight childhood obesity, end academic failure, and reduce gang participation. Up2Us Sports’ flagship program is Up2Us Coach, a national coach/mentor program that places, trains, and supports coaches to provide meaningful experiences to youth in a variety of sports programs nationwide.
Operation Coach is an extension of the Up2Us Coach program. Operation Coach provides post-9/11 veterans with support and professional development while giving back to their community as a coach mentor for underserved youth. AmeriCorps Operation Coach coaches serve as AmeriCorps members for the duration of their service term, which is either 900 or 1700 hours, not to exceed a full year.
Responsibilities
• 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
• Completion of twice monthly reflection logs
• Attend/participate in Up2Us Sports trainings, meetings, and special initiatives
Up2Us Sports is a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofit organizations that believe in the power of sports to fight childhood obesity, end academic failure, and reduce gang participation. Up2Us Sports’ flagship program is Up2Us Coach, a national coach/mentor program that places, trains, and supports coaches to provide meaningful experiences to youth in a variety of sports programs nationwide.
Operation Coach is an extension of the Up2Us Coach program. Operation Coach provides post-9/11 veterans with support and professional development while giving back to their community as a coach mentor for underserved youth. AmeriCorps Operation Coach coaches serve as AmeriCorps members for the duration of their service term, which is either 900 or 1700 hours, not to exceed a full year.
Responsibilities
• 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
• Completion of twice monthly reflection logs
• Attend/participate in Up2Us Sports trainings, meetings, and special initiatives
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Living Allowance
$500
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$1500 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance
Additional Benefits
• AmeriCorps Living Allowance
• End-of-Service Education Award
• 40 hours of research-based training and professional development
• Sports-Based Youth Development Certification
• Uniform/gear
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
• Veteran of any branch of US Armed Forces with an Honorable Discharge
• Pass all necessary Federal and State background checks
• Must have, or be working toward, a High School diploma, GED or it’s equivalent
• Ability to commit to required hours of service term
• A focus on helping youth become successful young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to improving conditions and providing opportunities for all youth
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check