What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach Across America AmeriCorps Coach position at AmeriCorps?
The vision at Coach Across America is that all children regardless of socioeconomic circumstances have access to highly trained coaches who can inspire their success in a game and in life, through the power of sports. Coach Across America leads a national service movement of AmeriCorps coaches who deliver daily physical activity programs to youth in the nation’s most vulnerable communities. Our coaches are trained to use sports to teach life skills connected to positive outcomes related to health, education, and risk prevention. Our coaches are placed at sports non-profit programs throughout Philadelphia to provide in-school and after-school sports opportunities for all youth to be active, learn skills, and stay out of trouble through sports.
Member Duties : The Coach Across America coach position is an AmeriCorps service position. Coach Across America coaches must complete their assigned term of service, not to exceed a 12-month period. Coaches will receive a living stipend throughout their service term and will receive an education award upon successful completion of their term. The role of a Coach Across America coach includes but is not limited to: -Assisting in PE classes and/or coach after-school sports -Encouraging youth participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Coach Across America training events. -Leading teams and/or classes in organized sports activities -Performing data collection activities directed by their Program Manager -Acting as a role model to gain the respect and trust of the community and youth served
Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .
Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Community Outreach , Children/Youth .
Skills :
Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , First Aid , Youth Development .
Leadership , Team Work , Community Organization , First Aid , Youth Development .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Coach Across America AmeriCorps Coach
Program Start/End Date
09/17/2025 - 08/19/2026
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 08/01/2025 To 12/31/2025
Contact
Maurice Williams
3900 City Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19131
215-520-7537
mwilliams@coachacrossamerica.org
Listing ID
127737
