Description
Up2Us Sports is a coalition of more than 1,390 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. More than 1,800 coaches have provided opportunities for more than 284,000 youth to be active, learn skills, and stay out of trouble through sports.
The Oakland Lacrosse Club is an education and sports based youth development program that implements a 360-degree approach that involves leadership development, college and career exploration, and academic advocacy for middle school students in Oakland Public schools. Using lacrosse as a medium Oakland Lacrosse supports our players in excelling on the field, in the classroom, and as leaders in their respective communities.
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. See more below.
The Middle School Coach uses lacrosse to implement our youth development model that focuses on leadership, personal accountability, persistence, positive communication, and resilience. Working closely with the Program Coordinator, the Middle School Coach implements a curriculum that improves players’ fundamental skills while at the same time teaching the essentials of being a good teammate.
Primary Responsibilities are as follows:
● Lead intro lacrosse clinics at after school programs
● Head or Assistant Coach one of our middle school teams
● Collaborate with Program Coordinator and assistant coaches to implement practice and game plans
● Collaborate with Program Coordinator and assistant coaches to implement enrichment trips
● Coordinate with youth director in organizing transportation for players to practices, games, and event.
● Form strong ties to youth implementing best practices in youth development
● Cultivate OLC values of teamwork, leadership, resiliency, and grit
● Love Oakland
Secondary duties will include but are not limited to:
-Recruiting youth into program
-Setting up and breaking down for program
-Coaching and providing sports based youth development programming to youth for at least 5 hours a week
-Recruiting volunteers for program
-Creating lesson plans infusing sports and life skills to implement with you
-Engaging parents and community members in program
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 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
● Log only 20% of their total service hours towards training
● Abide by the Member Contract and not participate in any prohibited activities during their term of service.
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 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)
Benefits of the position include:
● Education Award (see above)
● Living Stipend (see above)
● Student Loan Forbearance, if you qualify
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
Up2Us Sports is a coalition of more than 1,390 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. More than 1,800 coaches have provided opportunities for more than 284,000 youth to be active, learn skills, and stay out of trouble through sports.
The Oakland Lacrosse Club is an education and sports based youth development program that implements a 360-degree approach that involves leadership development, college and career exploration, and academic advocacy for middle school students in Oakland Public schools. Using lacrosse as a medium Oakland Lacrosse supports our players in excelling on the field, in the classroom, and as leaders in their respective communities.
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. See more below.
The Middle School Coach uses lacrosse to implement our youth development model that focuses on leadership, personal accountability, persistence, positive communication, and resilience. Working closely with the Program Coordinator, the Middle School Coach implements a curriculum that improves players’ fundamental skills while at the same time teaching the essentials of being a good teammate.
Primary Responsibilities are as follows:
● Lead intro lacrosse clinics at after school programs
● Head or Assistant Coach one of our middle school teams
● Collaborate with Program Coordinator and assistant coaches to implement practice and game plans
● Collaborate with Program Coordinator and assistant coaches to implement enrichment trips
● Coordinate with youth director in organizing transportation for players to practices, games, and event.
● Form strong ties to youth implementing best practices in youth development
● Cultivate OLC values of teamwork, leadership, resiliency, and grit
● Love Oakland
Secondary duties will include but are not limited to:
-Recruiting youth into program
-Setting up and breaking down for program
-Coaching and providing sports based youth development programming to youth for at least 5 hours a week
-Recruiting volunteers for program
-Creating lesson plans infusing sports and life skills to implement with you
-Engaging parents and community members in program
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 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
● Log only 20% of their total service hours towards training
● Abide by the Member Contract and not participate in any prohibited activities during their term of service.
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 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)
Benefits of the position include:
● Education Award (see above)
● Living Stipend (see above)
● Student Loan Forbearance, if you qualify
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, Training
Additional Benefits
Benefits of the position include:
● Education Award (see above)
● Living Stipend (see above)
● Student Loan Forbearance, if you qualify
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
● Veteran Status
● 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.
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.
● Four AmeriCorps National Direct or State service terms, regardless of whether those terms were served on a full or part-time basis, the candidate is ineligible for 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.
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check