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.
Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Activities League (DSAL) was founded in 2004 by Alameda County Sheriff’s Sergeant (now Captain) Marty Neideffer. DSAL was founded to offer pro-social activities for kids and youth in Ashland and Cherryland. At that time, there were very few positive options for recreation or activities for kids after school. As we connected with youth and families, we realized the need to address deeper issues, like unemployment, lack of investment in the unincorporated areas, and social and political disconnection. We now see DSAL’s mission in a larger framework of social equity, community-led economic empowerment, creative placemaking: creating a profound change in how law enforcement serves the community.
We are constantly working to help make the neighborhoods we serve into places where people can thrive. We helped advocate for and now provide programs at the REACH Ashland Youth Center. We’ve built our DSAL Soccer league into a powerhouse with over 1,800 participants. We launched Dig Deep Farms in 2011, which provides internships for 50+ youth and adults each year, and we’re developing a Food Hub to create even more new jobs. Dig Deep and the Food Hub also increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in the neighborhood.
In summer 2016, DSAL and the Sheriff’s Office launched Eden Night Live in partnership with the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce, Alameda County Public Works and Housing & Community Development, Supervisor Nate Miley’s Office, and the community. These and other accomplishments define our work as a bridge among residents, local businesses, the Sheriff’s Office, and other public and nonprofit agencies.
Our work is backed up both by feedback from the kids and families we work with, and by research. A number of studies have shown that kids who participate in quality afterschool programming, whether at school sites or in the community, are less likely to become involved in crime or to drop out of school. Neighborhoods with higher mutual trust have been linked with lower homicide rates, while neighborhoods that lack social cohesion have been related to higher rates of social disorder, anxiety and depression (report). Urban farming brings benefits to neighborhoods, including access to healthy food, creating safe spaces, and reducing blight (report).
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.
Youth Soccer Coach for DSAL (Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League)
“Using soccer as a means for community building and crime prevention.”
All of our programs are FREE of charge to the participating youth.
On-field coaching
The Up2Us Coach would initially always be utilized as an assistant coach with one of our qualified coaches as the lead instructor for training sessions. This will provide the Up2Us Coach with direct mentoring opportunities and a gradual development to the point where they’re comfortable & capable of taking lead with running activities. Plan for time before & after sessions to set-up & break-down equipment.
Off-field admin
Very light in this area. Regular meeting 2-4 times per month with soccer staff. Occasional collaboration with our site leads on the planning and adjustments to our curriculum.
Schedule
Schedule is flexible based on availability of applicant. Here’s the potential areas of work where they could be assigned over the course of the year…
After-School Program
• 75 minute soccer sessions that work with school sites to reinforce life lessons & academic success.
• Timeline: concurrent with academic calendar
• Schedule: Mon/Tues/Thur – 2:00-4:00, Wed – 12:30-2:00
Street Soccer Park
• Coaching & managing our two 5v5 street soccer courts for drop-in programming.
• Timeline: year round (except holidays)
• Schedule: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur – 3:30-8:00
Competitive Program (Sheriffs Fútbol Club)
• Assistant coaching competitive soccer teams in trainings & competitive games. All trainings in our community, matches are played throughout the region.
• Timeline: year round with some breaks
• Schedule: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur – 3:30-8:00
Recreational League
• A spring league made of teams with kids in the community, coached primarily by parent volunteers. This would be a role of taking on a team or two as a head coach for the season.
• Timeline: March - late May
• Schedule: practice 1x per week (up to coach to schedule) & games on Saturdays (all played in San Lorenzo)
Duties will include and are not limited to:
• Assist soccer practices for youth 2-4 days per week.
• Initially coach prescribed drills or activities for groups of youth varying from 10-20 kids (set up by site lead). Eventually plan and set up these drills themselves.
• Eventually organize and lead full practices on their own with a team full of youth players (12-18 kids on average). With the assistance of a parent volunteer.
• Organize pick-up soccer events at our soccer park. Help kids organize into teams, keep games running, oversee safety of the activity and inclusion of all youth in playing.
• Teach children the basics of the sport - introductory level technical & tactical aspects of soccer, as well as fundamental rules.
• Develop and deliver physical training portions of soccer practices - speed, agility, quickness training.
• Participate in coaching development workshops throughout the year put on by DSAL or provided via DSAL. Learning coaching methodology, curriculum implementation, and youth education skills.
• Facilitate regular life lessons/skills conversations with youth. Both group & one on one discussions around things like goal-setting, overcoming adversity, teamwork, character, etc.
• Assist in setting up and taking down coaching equipment (goals, cones, flags, balls, etc).
• Help collect youth participant data such as attendance records and feedback forms.
• 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.
Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Activities League (DSAL) was founded in 2004 by Alameda County Sheriff’s Sergeant (now Captain) Marty Neideffer. DSAL was founded to offer pro-social activities for kids and youth in Ashland and Cherryland. At that time, there were very few positive options for recreation or activities for kids after school. As we connected with youth and families, we realized the need to address deeper issues, like unemployment, lack of investment in the unincorporated areas, and social and political disconnection. We now see DSAL’s mission in a larger framework of social equity, community-led economic empowerment, creative placemaking: creating a profound change in how law enforcement serves the community.
We are constantly working to help make the neighborhoods we serve into places where people can thrive. We helped advocate for and now provide programs at the REACH Ashland Youth Center. We’ve built our DSAL Soccer league into a powerhouse with over 1,800 participants. We launched Dig Deep Farms in 2011, which provides internships for 50+ youth and adults each year, and we’re developing a Food Hub to create even more new jobs. Dig Deep and the Food Hub also increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in the neighborhood.
In summer 2016, DSAL and the Sheriff’s Office launched Eden Night Live in partnership with the Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce, Alameda County Public Works and Housing & Community Development, Supervisor Nate Miley’s Office, and the community. These and other accomplishments define our work as a bridge among residents, local businesses, the Sheriff’s Office, and other public and nonprofit agencies.
Our work is backed up both by feedback from the kids and families we work with, and by research. A number of studies have shown that kids who participate in quality afterschool programming, whether at school sites or in the community, are less likely to become involved in crime or to drop out of school. Neighborhoods with higher mutual trust have been linked with lower homicide rates, while neighborhoods that lack social cohesion have been related to higher rates of social disorder, anxiety and depression (report). Urban farming brings benefits to neighborhoods, including access to healthy food, creating safe spaces, and reducing blight (report).
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.
Youth Soccer Coach for DSAL (Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs’ Activities League)
“Using soccer as a means for community building and crime prevention.”
All of our programs are FREE of charge to the participating youth.
On-field coaching
The Up2Us Coach would initially always be utilized as an assistant coach with one of our qualified coaches as the lead instructor for training sessions. This will provide the Up2Us Coach with direct mentoring opportunities and a gradual development to the point where they’re comfortable & capable of taking lead with running activities. Plan for time before & after sessions to set-up & break-down equipment.
Off-field admin
Very light in this area. Regular meeting 2-4 times per month with soccer staff. Occasional collaboration with our site leads on the planning and adjustments to our curriculum.
Schedule
Schedule is flexible based on availability of applicant. Here’s the potential areas of work where they could be assigned over the course of the year…
After-School Program
• 75 minute soccer sessions that work with school sites to reinforce life lessons & academic success.
• Timeline: concurrent with academic calendar
• Schedule: Mon/Tues/Thur – 2:00-4:00, Wed – 12:30-2:00
Street Soccer Park
• Coaching & managing our two 5v5 street soccer courts for drop-in programming.
• Timeline: year round (except holidays)
• Schedule: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur – 3:30-8:00
Competitive Program (Sheriffs Fútbol Club)
• Assistant coaching competitive soccer teams in trainings & competitive games. All trainings in our community, matches are played throughout the region.
• Timeline: year round with some breaks
• Schedule: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thur – 3:30-8:00
Recreational League
• A spring league made of teams with kids in the community, coached primarily by parent volunteers. This would be a role of taking on a team or two as a head coach for the season.
• Timeline: March - late May
• Schedule: practice 1x per week (up to coach to schedule) & games on Saturdays (all played in San Lorenzo)
Duties will include and are not limited to:
• Assist soccer practices for youth 2-4 days per week.
• Initially coach prescribed drills or activities for groups of youth varying from 10-20 kids (set up by site lead). Eventually plan and set up these drills themselves.
• Eventually organize and lead full practices on their own with a team full of youth players (12-18 kids on average). With the assistance of a parent volunteer.
• Organize pick-up soccer events at our soccer park. Help kids organize into teams, keep games running, oversee safety of the activity and inclusion of all youth in playing.
• Teach children the basics of the sport - introductory level technical & tactical aspects of soccer, as well as fundamental rules.
• Develop and deliver physical training portions of soccer practices - speed, agility, quickness training.
• Participate in coaching development workshops throughout the year put on by DSAL or provided via DSAL. Learning coaching methodology, curriculum implementation, and youth education skills.
• Facilitate regular life lessons/skills conversations with youth. Both group & one on one discussions around things like goal-setting, overcoming adversity, teamwork, character, etc.
• Assist in setting up and taking down coaching equipment (goals, cones, flags, balls, etc).
• Help collect youth participant data such as attendance records and feedback forms.
• 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 of any branch of US Armed Forces
• Pass all necessary Federal and State background checks
• Must have, or be working toward, a High School diploma, GED or it’s equivalent
• 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.
• Ability to commit to required hours of Up2Us Coach Operation Coach service
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
Subject to criminal background check