Description
CitySquash (www.citysquash.org) is a nonprofit youth program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at the Poly Prep Country Day School. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households to fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential. Founded in 2002, CitySquash serves 200 elementary, middle and high school students. For our participants, CitySquash is an intensive, multi day-a-week commitment that lasts up to fourteen years and includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, culture, nutrition, high school placement, college prep, and career services. Fifty-six CitySquash students have won scholarships to selective prep schools, including Avon Old Farms, Berkshire, Blair, Brooks, Canterbury, Eaglebrook, Episcopal, Hackley, Hill, Loomis Chaffee, Mercersburg, Millbrook, Salisbury, St. George’s, St. Paul;s, Taft, Trinity-Pawling, Westminster and Westover. College acceptances include Bates, Bowdoin, Connecticut College, Cornell, CUNY, Franklin & Marshall, Hamilton, Hobart, Middlebury, Mt. Holyoke, St. Lawrence, Trinity and Wesleyan.
• Recruit, schedule, and manage academic and squash volunteers
•Assist Academic Coordinator with planning and execution of weekly afterschool enrichment program
•Tutor students one-on-one
•Assist Squash Director with planning and execution of Saturday practices
•Support Program Director with travel and vehicle logistics
• Assist with organization’s communications and social media efforts
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
CitySquash (www.citysquash.org) is a nonprofit youth program based in the Bronx at Fordham University and in Brooklyn at the Poly Prep Country Day School. The organization helps motivated and talented young people from economically disadvantaged households to fulfill their academic, athletic and personal potential. Founded in 2002, CitySquash serves 200 elementary, middle and high school students. For our participants, CitySquash is an intensive, multi day-a-week commitment that lasts up to fourteen years and includes squash, tutoring, mentoring, community service, travel, culture, nutrition, high school placement, college prep, and career services. Fifty-six CitySquash students have won scholarships to selective prep schools, including Avon Old Farms, Berkshire, Blair, Brooks, Canterbury, Eaglebrook, Episcopal, Hackley, Hill, Loomis Chaffee, Mercersburg, Millbrook, Salisbury, St. George’s, St. Paul;s, Taft, Trinity-Pawling, Westminster and Westover. College acceptances include Bates, Bowdoin, Connecticut College, Cornell, CUNY, Franklin & Marshall, Hamilton, Hobart, Middlebury, Mt. Holyoke, St. Lawrence, Trinity and Wesleyan.
• Recruit, schedule, and manage academic and squash volunteers
•Assist Academic Coordinator with planning and execution of weekly afterschool enrichment program
•Tutor students one-on-one
•Assist Squash Director with planning and execution of Saturday practices
•Support Program Director with travel and vehicle logistics
• Assist with organization’s communications and social media efforts
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
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Living Allowance
$500
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$1500 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Training
Additional 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.
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.
• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Driver’s license required with a comfort driving a 15 passenger vehicle
• Must be energetic, upbeat, and enthusiastic about CitySquash mission
• Experience tutoring and/or working with children, especially at-risk youth
• Knowledge of Spanish (with proficiency or fluency highly preferred)
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Subject to criminal background check