AmeriCorps Coach with Up2Us Sports

2 weeks ago

New Orleans, United States Up2Us Sports Full time
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About Up2Us Sports


Up2Us Sports, is a national service organization that recruits, trains, and supports coaches to transform youth, programs, and communities. Up2Us Coach, an AmeriCorps program, helps youth across the country succeed by harnessing the power of sport to improve their mental and physical well-being. Diverse cohorts of Up2Us Coach AmeriCorps members provide sports-based mentorship to youth in schools and community-based organizations to ensure youth are equipped with the skills to achieve their full potential on and off of the playing field.  


What you’ll do


As an Up2Us Sports AmeriCorps member, you will coach teams and/or P.E. classes for elementary to high school age youth. You will be trained on how to become a Sports Based Youth Development Coach to positively impact youth mental and physical well-being. You will monitor youth progress and work with program and school staff on sport practice planning, recess facilitation, PE class instruction, and small group spaces. Coaches are placed across the city of New Orleans in schools and afterschool programs. 


Role and Responsibilities


This position will start mid-August. Interviews will begin in June for all positions.


Experience is not required, but it is preferred that you have some experience with working with youth, sports, or both. We provide on-going training opportunities to support you during your service. Also, program and school staff will guide you every step of the way. Below are some specific tasks you may be asked to do:



  • Assist PE teacher in class lessons
  • Facilitate a structured recess 
  • Head coach or assistant coach a sports team
  • Work with identified students one-on-one and in small groups
  • Develop sport skills by student level, physically displaying and encouraging sport activity 
  • Implement a behavior management system for students
  • Develop social-emotional skills throughout their day, using evidence-based strategies learned during Up2Us Training.
  • Collaborate with program or school staff and team members to collect surveys and roster information
  • Create an engaging, safe, and healthy play space for youth to thrive


Up2Us Sports requirements and benefits:


Coaches are required to: 

  • Attend and complete all Sports Based Youth Development Training provided (dates are provided during the interview process)
  • Collect surveys and rosters on youth groups 
  • Complete bi-weekly timesheets 


Coaches receive:

  • 30+ hours of SBYD Training 
  • Career Readiness Opportunities
  • Health Insurance* (Full Time positions only)
  • Bi-weekly living stipend
  • Up2Us Sports/AmeriCorps Uniform 


AmeriCorps requirements and other federally issued benefits:


You will be eligible for:

  • Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
  • Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualified student loans
  • Time accrual toward the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see Reduction of Education Costs)
  • Income-based Loan Repayment Plan (IBR)


Eligibility & Qualifications


  • AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must have, or be working towards High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Must have access to reliable transportation.
  • Successful completion of criminal history background checks.
  • Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily.
  • Other requirements as required.


Up2Us Sports AmeriCorps members are as diverse a group as the communities we serve. We’re looking for you if you want to build yourself, give back, and are ready to change the world through the power of sports.

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