Coach Across America AmeriCorps Coach

About Coach Across America

Founded in 2010, Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to achieve their potential by providing coaches trained in positive youth development. We do this by identifying, training, and supporting coaches in their communities who bring sports-based youth development to the most underserved communities. Our Coach and Training programs empower youth-based organizations nationwide to become a united force for meaningful change. Our Coach Program is the first national service program to identify and train young adults to coach and mentor kids in low-income communities. Coaches are trained in youth development and mentoring strategies to promote physical activity, healthy living, and good decision-making, while cultivating caring, trust-based relationships with the youth they serve.

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: Baltimore City Public Schools

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Member Title- Coach-Mentor

Service Term- Start Date: Jan 2026 End Date: August 2026

Host Site Name- Baltimore City Public Schools

Hours- Weekly Hours: 40-45 Total Hours: 900

Coach Across America Program Lead

Host Site Supervisor

Alexis Bethea

AmeriCorps Living Allowance & Segal Service Award

Program Type Program Association

Living Allowance:  $12,150

Segal Service Award:  $3,697.50

*Living allowance amount is contingent upon the completion of the service term as outlined in the Coach Contract. School-based during and either before or after school coach.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaches serving through AmeriCorps must complete their assigned term of service listed above not to exceed a 12-month period. During the term of service, the coach will serve in a direct service role. 

**This is a 6 month, Full-time position within one of Baltimore City’s Public Middle Schools. 

Coaches daily activities will include:

Assist a PE teacher with lesson planning, in-class activities, and leading class.  

Lead school sports teams (basketball, flag football, softball, and/or volleyball). Assist with youth recruitment, travel on game day, and equipment management.

Manage and structure either a before or after-school rotating sport youth program 

Assist with structured activities during recess time periods.  

Reinforce school culture, norms, and inclusion. 

Work alongside teachers to provide behavior interventions

Assist with attendance intervention programs.

Additionally, the Coach will: 

Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Coach Across America’s best-in-class training events

Perform data collection activities as directed by your Coach Across America Program Lead

Act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the community and youth served 

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 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 Coach Across America Program Lead) 

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

Member Eligibility & 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 the equivalent.

Restrictions on Eligibility for 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. 

Additionally, a candidate cannot serve if:  

Failed to disclose to Coach Across America 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. 

Served four AmeriCorps National Direct or State service terms previously, regardless of whether those terms were served on a full or part-time basis. The candidate is ineligible to serve after four terms.