COLORADO RAPIDS YOUTH SOCCER CLUB COACH ACROSS ...
COLORADO RAPIDS YOUTH SOCCER CLUB COACH ACROSS AMERICA Location: Denver and Aurora, CO Position Title: Coach Service Time: August 1, 2014 – February 28, 2015 Total Hours/Weekly Hours: 675/15 Allowance: $5910.00 Reports To: Assistant Program Director Job Summary: The primary responsibility of our Coach Across America Coach will be to directly serve under-resourced youth and families through coaching, family engagement, and event coordination. The coach will be responsible for multiple teams, a variety of parent engagement sessions and projects, as well as clubwide events and staffing. Duties and Responsibilities: NOTE: Please complete with desired info though within the CAA MOU parameters.
Conduct Soccer for Success sessions three times a week, two hours each day, for twelve weeks in the fall season closely adhering to the U.S. Soccer Foundation curriculum, standards, guidelines and procedures for nutrition education, soccer instruction, mentoring and assessment. Coach two U4 teams once per week during the fall season. Serve as a substitute coach and trainer during the first weeks of the spring season, attending Soccer for Success sessions five times a week, two hours each day. Serving as a staff trainer for our Site Coordinator and Coaches trainings. Build and maintain relationships with Soccer for Success youth and schools by acting as a firstday of practice coordinator. Assist with attendance and snack distribution as dictated by the Site Coordinator. Enter attendance into Salesforce on a bi-weekly basis. Ensure safety by communicating and enforcing rules, consequences, policies and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level. Assist with the collecting of pre and post season data including height, weight, waist circumference, aerobic capacity testing and nutrition surveys as required by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Engage families through the creation of a Soccer for Success newsletter. Teach families and youth the importance of nutrition by creating handouts that correspond to the Soccer for Success nutrition themes to send home to families on a weekly basis. Attend required trainings. Serving as a staff coach for our U5-U8 SoccerFest Tournament, our U9-U18 Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament and U11-U18 Player Placement. Provide an emotionally secure environment for program participants and exhibits effective cultural competencies. Teach and promote appropriate teamwork, sportsmanship, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices according to the U.S. Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success curriculum. Attend all special events including the Soccer for Success Family Jamborees and all other Soccer for Success games and events.
Communicate regularly with Site Coordinator, Program Director and Assistant Program Director. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and Assistant Program Director. Respond to phone and e-mail communication within 24 hours. Submit timesheets as required. Abide by organizational guidelines, schedules and school policies.
Required Qualifications/Skills Passion for urban education, health education, youth development and sports Excellent people skills in a diverse environment Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, site coordinators, parents and players Ability to motivate others around you and work as part of a team Daily access to reliable transportation Must pass a background check Experience working with children Excellent organizational skills Ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Some college Experience working in the sports based youth development field Coach Across America Requirements: Coach Across America is an intense experience and Coaches are asked to go above and beyond every day of their service term. Being a part of Coach Across America connects our Coaches both with their local communities and a larger national movement of people dedicated to serving youth through sports.
In addition to site-specific duties, Coach Across America Coaches are also responsible for the following CAA program elements: Completing timesheets Creating program rosters and attendance trackers Administering evaluations to program participants Attending orientations and trainings Reflecting on their service in guided reflection logs; and Participating in a National Day of Service
About the Program: Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s free soccer-based afterschool program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children in underresourced, urban communities. It is currently in operation in 25 cities across the country and serves more than 16,000 children. The program started in Denver in the fall of 2012 with nine schools and 675 students. During 2013-2014 the program served 1,200 students in 22 Denver and Aurora Public Schools and in the 2014-2015 school year, it will continue expanding to serve 2,800 students in more than 35 schools and recreation centers.
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club is seeking coach mentors to implement the Soccer for Success curriculum in participating Denver and Aurora public schools during after school hours. Core Components of the program include: Physical Activity: Children participate in 90-minute sessions at least three days a week to ensure they receive the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity. Mentorship: Each site is staffed by caring coaches who serve as mentors that are invested in the successful development of each child. Mentors stress the importance of doing well in school and avoiding negative influences such as drugs, alcohol, and violence. Nutrition: Staff deliver nutrition education from the Soccer for Success curriculum which was developed in accordance with the CDC’s healthy eating module. Staff also teach the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining healthy eating habits. Family Engagement: Soccer for Success strives to turn parents and family members into advocates who reinforce the program's teachings by applying them in their homes. Family members are provided with information on nutrition, health, and public services that will aid them in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
How To Apply: To apply for a Coach Across America Position with Soccer for Success Denver, please contact [email protected]. You can also learn more online at www.rapidsyouthsoccer.org All AmeriCorps Coaches will receive a modest living stipend and a Segal Education Award upon successfully completing their CAA service term and requirements. All PrivateCorps Coaches will receive an hourly wage and an End of Service Term Award upon successfully completing their CAA service term and requirements.
Conduct Soccer for Success sessions three times a week, two hours each day, for twelve weeks in the fall season closely adhering to the U.S. Soccer Foundation curriculum, standards, guidelines and procedures for nutrition education, soccer instruction, mentoring and assessment. Coach two U4 teams once per week during the fall season. Serve as a substitute coach and trainer during the first weeks of the spring season, attending Soccer for Success sessions five times a week, two hours each day. Serving as a staff trainer for our Site Coordinator and Coaches trainings. Build and maintain relationships with Soccer for Success youth and schools by acting as a firstday of practice coordinator. Assist with attendance and snack distribution as dictated by the Site Coordinator. Enter attendance into Salesforce on a bi-weekly basis. Ensure safety by communicating and enforcing rules, consequences, policies and guidelines at participants’ comprehension level. Assist with the collecting of pre and post season data including height, weight, waist circumference, aerobic capacity testing and nutrition surveys as required by the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Engage families through the creation of a Soccer for Success newsletter. Teach families and youth the importance of nutrition by creating handouts that correspond to the Soccer for Success nutrition themes to send home to families on a weekly basis. Attend required trainings. Serving as a staff coach for our U5-U8 SoccerFest Tournament, our U9-U18 Kelvin Norman Memorial Tournament and U11-U18 Player Placement. Provide an emotionally secure environment for program participants and exhibits effective cultural competencies. Teach and promote appropriate teamwork, sportsmanship, nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices according to the U.S. Soccer Foundation Soccer for Success curriculum. Attend all special events including the Soccer for Success Family Jamborees and all other Soccer for Success games and events.
Communicate regularly with Site Coordinator, Program Director and Assistant Program Director. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and Assistant Program Director. Respond to phone and e-mail communication within 24 hours. Submit timesheets as required. Abide by organizational guidelines, schedules and school policies.
Required Qualifications/Skills Passion for urban education, health education, youth development and sports Excellent people skills in a diverse environment Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, site coordinators, parents and players Ability to motivate others around you and work as part of a team Daily access to reliable transportation Must pass a background check Experience working with children Excellent organizational skills Ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Some college Experience working in the sports based youth development field Coach Across America Requirements: Coach Across America is an intense experience and Coaches are asked to go above and beyond every day of their service term. Being a part of Coach Across America connects our Coaches both with their local communities and a larger national movement of people dedicated to serving youth through sports.
In addition to site-specific duties, Coach Across America Coaches are also responsible for the following CAA program elements: Completing timesheets Creating program rosters and attendance trackers Administering evaluations to program participants Attending orientations and trainings Reflecting on their service in guided reflection logs; and Participating in a National Day of Service
About the Program: Soccer for Success is the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s free soccer-based afterschool program that uses soccer as a tool to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children in underresourced, urban communities. It is currently in operation in 25 cities across the country and serves more than 16,000 children. The program started in Denver in the fall of 2012 with nine schools and 675 students. During 2013-2014 the program served 1,200 students in 22 Denver and Aurora Public Schools and in the 2014-2015 school year, it will continue expanding to serve 2,800 students in more than 35 schools and recreation centers.
Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club is seeking coach mentors to implement the Soccer for Success curriculum in participating Denver and Aurora public schools during after school hours. Core Components of the program include: Physical Activity: Children participate in 90-minute sessions at least three days a week to ensure they receive the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity. Mentorship: Each site is staffed by caring coaches who serve as mentors that are invested in the successful development of each child. Mentors stress the importance of doing well in school and avoiding negative influences such as drugs, alcohol, and violence. Nutrition: Staff deliver nutrition education from the Soccer for Success curriculum which was developed in accordance with the CDC’s healthy eating module. Staff also teach the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices and maintaining healthy eating habits. Family Engagement: Soccer for Success strives to turn parents and family members into advocates who reinforce the program's teachings by applying them in their homes. Family members are provided with information on nutrition, health, and public services that will aid them in their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.
How To Apply: To apply for a Coach Across America Position with Soccer for Success Denver, please contact [email protected]. You can also learn more online at www.rapidsyouthsoccer.org All AmeriCorps Coaches will receive a modest living stipend and a Segal Education Award upon successfully completing their CAA service term and requirements. All PrivateCorps Coaches will receive an hourly wage and an End of Service Term Award upon successfully completing their CAA service term and requirements.
