Description
Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to achieve their potential by providing them with coaches trained in positive youth development. We do this by identifying, training and supporting coaches in their communities who bring sports-based youth development to the most underserved communities. The Up2Us Coach and Up2Us Training programs empower youth-based organizations across the country to become a united force for meaningful change. Up2Us Coach is the first national service program to identify and train young adults to coach and mentor kids in low income communities. Coaches are trained in youth development and mentoring strategies to promote physical activity, healthy living, and good decision making, while cultivating caring, trust-based relationships with the youth they serve.
CitySquash is a not-for-profit after-school enrichment program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at Poly Prep Country Day School. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential. Founded in 2002, CitySquash serves 215 elementary, middle, high school and college students. For our participants, CitySquash is an intensive, year-round commitment that includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, culture, high school placement, college prep and career support. CitySquash begins working with students in third grade and serves them through college graduation.
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.
• Oversee daily academic sessions for students and provide homework assistance and other school support assistance to students during sessions
• Recruit and manage volunteers for individual tutoring and group sessions
• Track progress of all students in school and coordinate tutoring program for struggling students
• Tutor students who require additional support and compile tutoring curriculum and materials to improve school performance
• Assist with squash and fitness coaching, including at weekend tournaments and trips
• Chaperone students during community service projects and cultural outings
• Act as a mentor and role model for our students by developing relationships with parents and students and setting up parent meetings as necessary
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, 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 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 with AmeriCorps logo when coaching and at program sessions and events
Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to achieve their potential by providing them with coaches trained in positive youth development. We do this by identifying, training and supporting coaches in their communities who bring sports-based youth development to the most underserved communities. The Up2Us Coach and Up2Us Training programs empower youth-based organizations across the country to become a united force for meaningful change. Up2Us Coach is the first national service program to identify and train young adults to coach and mentor kids in low income communities. Coaches are trained in youth development and mentoring strategies to promote physical activity, healthy living, and good decision making, while cultivating caring, trust-based relationships with the youth they serve.
CitySquash is a not-for-profit after-school enrichment program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at Poly Prep Country Day School. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential. Founded in 2002, CitySquash serves 215 elementary, middle, high school and college students. For our participants, CitySquash is an intensive, year-round commitment that includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, culture, high school placement, college prep and career support. CitySquash begins working with students in third grade and serves them through college graduation.
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.
• Oversee daily academic sessions for students and provide homework assistance and other school support assistance to students during sessions
• Recruit and manage volunteers for individual tutoring and group sessions
• Track progress of all students in school and coordinate tutoring program for struggling students
• Tutor students who require additional support and compile tutoring curriculum and materials to improve school performance
• Assist with squash and fitness coaching, including at weekend tournaments and trips
• Chaperone students during community service projects and cultural outings
• Act as a mentor and role model for our students by developing relationships with parents and students and setting up parent meetings as necessary
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, 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 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 with AmeriCorps logo 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
Additional Benefits
Restrictions on Eligibility for Benefits
If a candidate has participated In:
• Two full-time service terms or their equivalent, the candidate will be ineligible for a third Education
Award or other in-service and after-service benefits.
Additionally, a candidate cannot serve if:
• Failed to disclose to Up2Us Sports any history of having been released for compelling personal
circumstances or for cause from another AmeriCorps program, this will render him/her ineligible to
receive the Education Award and may render the Coach ineligible for service with the Program.
• Released for cause from another AmeriCorps program but was released having performed
satisfactorily, the candidate may still be eligible for participation in the Program. However, this
eligibility does not guarantee selection or placement.
• Served four AmeriCorps National Direct or State service terms previously, regardless of whether
those terms were served on a full or part-time basis. The candidate is ineligible to serve after four
terms.
Education Benefits
College Degree
Education Requirements
College Graduate
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.
• Bachelors Degree required
• Experience working with children, as a teacher, tutor and/or squash coach, especially with at-risk youth
• Knowledge of Spanish (with proficiency or fluency highly preferred)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Driver’s license preferred (with comfort driving a 15-passenger van)
• Must be energetic, upbeat, and enthusiastic about the CitySquash mission
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check