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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.

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: August 2026 - July 2027

Hours: Weekly, up to 25 hours per week, minimum of 15 hours

Consistent weekly availability between hours of 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, M-F

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 (awarded upon successful completion of service term requirements as detailed in the coach contract): $3,697.5

**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.

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Andrea Valentine, andrea@striveleadership.org. Application deadline: 7/28

What You'll Do

As a Coach Across America AmeriCorps Member serving with Strive, you will have the
opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth by supporting and/or leading
physical education (PE) classes, partnering with school staff to supervise students during lunch
and recess, providing academic support through tutoring and homework assistance, and
facilitating Strive programming. Additional details about the Strive program and your specific
responsibilities will be provided during onboarding. You will build strong, supportive relationships
with young people as they develop confidence, leadership skills, athletic ability, and healthy
habits.

Strive Coaches lead with integrity and create joyful, inclusive spaces where students can thrive.
Through comprehensive training in sports-based youth development, you will be equipped to
support both the mental and physical growth of the youth you serve.

Role & Responsibilities

No prior coaching experience is required-just a genuine passion for supporting young people.
Strive provides extensive training, and you'll be guided by school and program staff throughout
your service term.

Skills & Qualifications

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships

Interest in education, mentoring, coaching, Social-Emotional Learning, youth development, leadership, or athletics

Preferred:

Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.)

Previous experience teaching, coaching, or facilitating

Expectations

Personal laptop use is preferred; a laptop can be provided if needed.

Reliable transportation is expected for all in-person commitments.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident

Minimum age of 18

High school diploma, GED, or in progress

Reliable transportation

Ability to fulfill all AmeriCorps service requirements

Successful completion of background screenings

Sample Tasks

Lead and/or assist PE classes with daily lessons utilizing provided FitKids Curriculum
when appropriate

Lead structured recess sessions

Coach or assist with school or community sports teams

Provide one-on-one and small-group student support

Demonstrate athletic skills and encourage active participation

Implement behavior-support strategies

Reinforce social-emotional skill-building throughout the day

Help gather program surveys and roster information

Create a welcoming, safe, and active play environment

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 organization-wide 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 the AmeriCorps logo when coaching and at program sessions and events. Coaches will be provided their uniform at no cost.

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.