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1 person is interested
Veteran Up2US AmeriCorps Coach at Street Soccer USA (STIPEND INCLUDED)
ORGANIZATION: STREET SOCCER USA INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Coach SSUSA practices 3-4 times per week between M-F & occasionally on Saturdays
- Deliver and reinforce SSUSA curriculum with youth participants on a daily basis
- Complete SSUSA Coach Training & Accreditation process which includes but is not limited to the following trainings:
- Orientation to Street Soccer USA, our mission and model
- Introduction to youth program methodology
- Social services training and commitment to child safety policy
- Online sports for social development group management training
- On the field coach workshop
- Organize, schedule and coordinate social and educational community based activities
- Actively recruit volunteers, including parent participation in mentoring activities
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 rosters, attendance, etc. 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:
- Complete of the minimum required hours of service (900 hours) and training by last day of coach contract
- Attend all Up2Us Coach orientation sessions
- Complete the twice monthly America Learns reflection logs at an 80% level or higher
- Complete bi-weekly timesheets
- Attend/participate in Up2Us Sports trainings, meetings, and special initiatives
- Attend Coach Training Institute (Date TBD)
Compensation:
Up2Us Sports’ AmeriCorps coaches will receive an annual living allowance of $7,770 divided into bi-weekly stipends. Upon a successful competition of a year of service, coaches will receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907.50.
Qualifications :
- Passionate about soccer and sports
- Experience working with or volunteering with at risk/underprivileged youth
- Adherence to the SSUSA mission, values and strategy
- Must be at least 18 years with high school diploma or GED
- US Citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Alien, or have a legal permit or VISA
- Good interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills, patience and follow-through required
- Minimum of 1-year experience playing or coaching soccer
- Veteran of any branch of US Armed Forces
- Pass all necessary Federal and State background checks
- Ability to commit to required hours of Up2Us Coach Operation Coach service
To apply:
Please send a brief cover letter, including a statement about your experience coaching or playing soccer, and current resume to mikayla@streetsoccerusa.org
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About STREET SOCCER USA INC
Location:
115 E 13TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10003, US
Mission Statement
To fight poverty and empower underserved communities through soccer.
Description
Street Soccer USA builds life changing community based sports programs that reach the least served communities across the United States. By creating safe places to play and supplying trained, caring coaches, social service coordinators, our curriculum and basic equipment, Street Soccer USA improves the personal capacity of participants to achieve bigger goals in terms of education and employment.
Our character education and life skills programs help participants prepare for success at school, at home and in their community. Our curriculum framework is tailored with age appropriate and situation specific content for every scenario. We strongly value the relationships built among our coaches, staff members and volunteers. We believe it is important to spend quality time both on and off the soccer pitch to foster a special community of support.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Ted Watkins Memorial Park1335 E. 103rd St.Los Angeles, CA 90002
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Coaching
- Organization
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Half-time (20 hours)
- 1 year experience coaching or playing soccer, high school diploma or GED, Veteran of any branch