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.
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.
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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
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
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)
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
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.
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