What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach Across America- STRIVE position at Coach Across America?
About Coach Across America
Founded in 2010, Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization that is focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of our nation’s most vulnerable youth, and the communities they live in, through sports. Coach Across America is based on a simple premise: That highly trained coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young people’s lives and inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
About AmeriCorps State and National
AmeriCorps State and National programs provide thousands of Americans each year the opportunity to improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service. A federal agency, AmeriCorps works hand in hand with local partners, tapping the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation. AmeriCorps invests in thousands of nonprofit and faith-based groups that are making a difference nationwide. Coach Across America is a proud member of the AmeriCorps community.
AmeriCorps members are not employees of the Program or of the federal government. The definition of "participant" in the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as amended applies to AmeriCorps members. As such, "a participant (member) shall not be considered to be an employee of the Program in which the participant (member) is enrolled" ((42 U.S.C. 12511(30) (B)). Moreover, members are not allowed to perform an employee's duties or otherwise displace employees, and therefore generally not eligible to receive unemployment compensation.
About Strive: How You Lead Matters
Strive: How You Lead Matters is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the power of character-driven leadership. We deliver dynamic experiences in sport, school and community spaces. Strive's mission is to spread the power of character-driven
leadership. Strive is committed to ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds have
the opportunity to become character-driven leaders through our intentionally designed
social-emotional learning curricula and programs. We are committed to creating and
maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.
Service Position Details:
- Service Term: October 2026 - August 2027
- Hours: Weekly, 15-25 hours
- Total Hours: 900
- Location: New Castle County DE
- Travel: Ability to travel to Strive partner school/CBO sites throughout New Castle County; occasional travel outside of New Castle County
- Stipend: $12,150.00 paid in equal amounts throughout your service term
- Segal Service Award: $3,697.5
How to Apply:
Please send resume to admin@striveleadership.org
What you’ll do
As a Coach Across America AmeriCorps member, you will coach teams and/or programs for youth in the community. The Strive Coach Across America role supports Strive’s mission by delivering high-quality leadership, mentoring, and sports-based programming to middle and high school students across partner schools and community-based organizations. This role facilitates in-school and out-of-school sessions, leads afterschool sports programs including homework support, and provides PE/recess support. This role also coaches school and community-based sports teams.
Strive Coach Across America Coaches are character-driven leaders. They create learning environments that are positive, energetic and joyful. You will be trained on how to become a Sports Based Youth Development Coach to positively impact youth mental and physical well-being!
Role and Responsibilities
Experience is not required, but it is preferred that you have some experience 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.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Possesses a passion for education and/or coaching, particularly in the areas of youth development, sports-based youth development, social-emotional learning, leadership development and/or athletics
- Preferred skills:
- Proficiency in Google Platform (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc)
- Experience in teaching, coaching and/or facilitating
Expectations:
- Strive asks that Coach Across America Coaches use their personal laptop for Strive-related work, although it is not a requirement. If you do not have a laptop, please communicate this and we will lend you a laptop for work-related tasks.
Strive expects all Coach Across America Coaches to have a reliable means of transportation to arrive on time to in-person meetings and events. Coach Across America completes background checks. Strive may complete additional background checks if required by the partner site.
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 a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Successful completion of criminal history background checks.
- Ability to perform all service term requirements satisfactorily.
- Other requirements as required.
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 Coach Across America 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.
Coach Across America AmeriCorps Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of the AmeriCorps program:
- Completion of the minimum required hours (900 hours in this position) of service and training by the last day of the coach contract.
- Attendance at the Coach Across America Coach orientation.
- Completion of bi-weekly timesheets.
- Attendance at days of community service.
• Attend/participate in Coach Across America trainings, meetings, and special initiatives. • Attend Coach Training Institute (date to be announced by Field Manager).
Uniform Policy:
Coaches must wear Coach Across America branded t-shirts provided by Coach Across America with AmeriCorps logo when coaching and at program sessions and events.
Coach Across America 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.