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Organization Summary

Coach Across America and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announce an opportunity to give back to communities in Los Angeles County as Field Champion coaches for youth in the Dodgers Dreamteam program (an affiliate of Nike RBI). Dodgers Dreamteam is a comprehensive sports-based youth development (SBYD) program that uses the power of sport to provide critical resources and services to communities that are experiencing social injustices.

Rooted in baseball and softball, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) aims to significantly increase youths social and emotional skills, which promote positive mental health and buffer against mental health risks, while also providing opportunities to build relationships with peers and positive role models, which can further impact their lives. Understanding that low-income communities also have immediate needs in health and education, LADF works with partners to deliver wraparound services that connect youth with resources and provide access to basic necessities that promote healthier life outcomes.

Coach Across America (CAA) is the first national service program to challenge young people and adults to give back to their communities by committing to coaching and mentoring underserved youth. CAA coaches complete an AmeriCorps term, serving their communities by using the power of sports to inspire kids to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and stay healthy. CAA oversees a cohort of coaches trained in SBYD and equipped with the skills necessary to face the challenges and opportunities of working with underserved youth in Los Angeles and around the country. For more information, see www.coachacrossamerica.org.

Position

In this role, Field Champion(s) will serve directly with Dodgers Dreamteam Affiliate Partners based in Huntington Park and City of Bell. The Field Champion(s) will coach baseball and/or softball and play a major role in the implementation of the program on the ground level. This role will report directly to the Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator for program responsibilities and Coach Across America for onboarding and training responsibilities. They will serve as AmeriCorps members and will be placed, trained, and supported to provide sports-based youth development coaching techniques.

Required Responsibilities:

• Commit to a Term of Service of May 1 - September 30, 2026, and complete a minimum of 450 hours of service during this period. Field Champions are expected to maintain a schedule averaging over 22 hours per week throughout the term of service. Some weeks will include heavier programming (25+ hour weeks) and some weeks of less programming (below 15 hours).
• Serve as a Field Champion and positive role model for the Dodgers Dreamteam program, which includes utilizing the SBYD strategies and techniques received during training when serving with the community.
• Responsible for coaching duties for a total of 3-4 Dodgers Dreamteam teams, ages 5-18, in session during spring and summer seasons.
• Attend all assigned team meetings, games, and practices.
• Ensure that Participants complete pre and post surveys and roster collection information for all teams.
• Bring at least one volunteer during the service term, including but not limited to assistant coach, team parent, event volunteer, new volunteer coach, etc.
• Promote using LADF collateral and in-person efforts for Dodgers Dreamteam events to teams, players, and parents (Ex. Dodger Days, PlayerFest, Clinics, and more).
• Complete weekly outreach efforts to increase, maintain, and retain youth participants, and family engagement.
• Attend required LADF and Field Champion-specific events (ex. Kickoffs/Orientation, mid-year check-ins, end-of-year celebrations):
  • Dodgers Dreamteam Coaches Trainings
  • Service Days include opportunities like prepping Dodger Day goodie bags, equipment/uniform inventory, etc.
  • Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator Events and Check Ins
• Each Field Champion will support 2-3 Dodgers Dreamteam events that are pre-assigned at the start of the Field Champion term. Field Champions are highly encouraged to attend additional LADF-specific events (ex.g. LADF Trainings, Clinics, Playerfest, and Dodger Days) as available.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator and Coach Across America staff.
• Submit all timesheets by the due date.

• Support the Dodgers Dreamteam Coordinator and Affiliate Partner site by:
  • Assisting with league logistics, coach/parent meetings, equipment and uniform inventory management and distribution, and administrative duties.
  • Ensuring all coaches and youth are registered on LeagueApps.
  • Surveying youth participants in the program (ages 9-18) at the beginning and end of each season, utilizing Hello Insight and the CAA retrospective survey at the end of each season.
  • Promoting participants and coach registration to local community organizations, schools, and more.
  • Collecting participant stories with photos to communicate the program through social media, and share impactful narratives about the programs goals, outcomes, and the personal development of participants.
  • Creating and conducting baseball/softball clinic lessons based on specific skills and abilities.
  • Preparing and breaking down fields, and other field prep as assigned, including field assessment.
  • Provide game day support such as umpiring or pitching as needed.
  • Serving alongside other pre-planned softball and baseball programs in the local area.

Additional support for LADF Dodgers Dreamteam tasks can also include:

• Field Champions are highly encouraged to attend additional LADF-specific events (ex.g. LADF Trainings, Playerfest, Sunset Run, Nike RBI Regional Tryouts, College and Career Accelerator, Science of Baseball, LA Reads, and Dodger Days including prep days) as available.
• Being a brand ambassador for LADF - promoting our values as a representative
• Attend Affiliate Partner closeout meetings as necessary.

Candidate Qualifications and Requirements

• Members must consent to a background check performed by Coach Across America and Dodgers Dreamteam Affiliate Partners.
• The term of service is always contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. The results of the state and FBI criminal history background checks and national sexual offender checks through the National Sex Offender Public Registry Website (NSOPW) are considered.
• Members must commit to the entire term of service from May 2026 - September 2026, averaging over 22 hours per week.
• Members must have access to consistently reliable transportation (e.g. personal vehicle or public transportation).
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and age groups.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, and skills in exercising sound judgment.
• Prior baseball and/or softball playing or coaching experience preferred.
• Able to encounter challenges with a solution mindset and remain optimistic despite setbacks with the program.
• Ability to manage a dynamic work schedule with other jobs, personal responsibilities, school, etc.

Compensation/Benefits (dependent on 80% of completed hours per pay period)

• AmeriCorps Living Allowance 450 hours = $5,850.00
• End-of-Service Education Award 450 hours = $1,956.25 (paid after successful completion of 450-hour term).
• 30+ hours of research-based training and SBYD professional development. Sports-Based Youth Development Training
• Coach gear

Typical Physical & Mental Demands

• This position requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to enable the member to effectively organize and supervise youth activities.
• Coach Across America provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and members as required by law.
• Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the employment process.