Let's Get Movin' Coach

The LGM Coach will be involved in all aspects of program delivery from daily lesson plan creation, program set-up,
and after-school program facilitation. The coach will deliver nutrition education sessions both during the after-school
program and in school-based setting. The coach will also assist in facilitating cooking classes and will assist with
testing and fitness evaluation as well as program enrollment efforts.

Specific Duties/Functions

• Promote the development of a healthy lifestyle through the development and delivery of physical activity
  programming and nutrition education for youth during after school


• Develop mentoring relationships with program participants to provide opportunities to reinforce leading a healthy lifestyle


• Assist in the running of family physical activity programming


• Maintain documentation of program efforts and participation


• Assist with fitness testing and program evaluation


• Plan field trips for Let's Get Movin' youth to introduce children to resources both in their neighborhood and surrounding communities


• Create fliers and maintain field trip resource database

Qualifications

• Must be available during late afternoon hours with flexibility to adjust scheduled hours based on program needs


• Experience working with youth


• Sport experience (playing and/or coaching)


• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus 
  

Additionally, the Up2Us Americorps 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, as 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:

• Completion of the minimum required hours of service and training by last day of coach contract.
• Attendance at the Up2Us Coach orientation.
• Completion of bi-weekly timesheets.
• Attendance at days of community service.
• Attend/participate in Up2Us Sports trainings, meetings, and special initiatives.
• Attend Coach Training Institute (date to be announced by Program Manager).

Uniform Policy:
Coaches must wear Up2Us Sports branded t-shirts provided by Up2Us Sports with AmeriCorps logo when
coaching and at program sessions and events.

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.

Living Allowance: $20,399.00
Education Award: $6,895.00

Minimum Service Hours: 1700 hours

Anticipated Schedule: M-F 10-6 with occasional weekend hours

*Living allowance amount is contingent upon the completion of the service term as outlined in the Coach Contract.