About Up2Us Sports Founded in 2010, Up2Us Sports 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. Up2Us Sports 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.
Organization Overview Citizens of the World Silver Lake is part of a network of charter schools operated by Citizens of the World Los Angeles (CWC LA). The mission of CWC LA is to provide a socio-economically, culturally, and racially diverse community of students with an intellectually challenging, experiential learning environment that develops each student's confidence, potential, and individual responsibility as citizens of the world. CWC schools:
Service a socioeconomically, culturally, and racially diverse community; Develop students' social and emotional skills to prepare them to become citizens of the world in an ever-changing future; Promote academic rigor through a constructivist, project-based learning approach, to support and develop children's natural intellectual curiosity. We work with our network partners at Citizens of the World Charter Schools, linking the schools in Los Angeles to CWC schools in other parts of the country. Our core values are embraced by the entire community:
Excellence: We demand lasting quality. Diversity: We are better and stronger because of our differences. Authenticity: We are our true selves in this work, and we are candid. Community: We care deeply about people. We share and build partnerships. We celebrate, laugh, and seek joy, even in the tough times. Change: We welcome the unknown, embracing the unexpected and new. We adapt to meet the ever-changing times. We find new ways. Position Description The Up2Us Coach is an innovative elementary school educator at CWC Silver Lake who is energized by our unique charter school environment. They are excited to engage students via play and sports to help them learn skills needed to be active and interact with others in positive ways.
Responsibilities & Duties An Up2Us Coach's responsibilities include:
Support the creation of a strong playground culture that is developed through CWC's social-emotional learning focus, and contributes to the broader school community. Participation in internal professional development activities (led by the principal, lead teachers, and visiting experts). Collaboration with the Play Team to engage students on the playground and teach them outdoor/indoor games and sports. Creating and holding social-emotional debrief lessons with groups of students that help them focus on good sporting behavior. Facilitation of conflict resolution strategies when conflicts arise between students on the playground. Maintenance of a high level of professionalism, exhibited by meeting deadlines, and commitments to self, students, and the community. Additionally, an 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. Qualifications & Requirements The Up2Us Coach must have:
Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a can-do attitude. Personal investment in creating a playground culture in which social emotional learning is the foundation. Belief and willingness to ensure that all students can learn and achieve at high levels. Strong communication skills, verbally and in writing, and able to effectively use those skills with a diverse audience. Ability to effectively manage and instruct both small and large groups of students. An exhibited ability to work with children in a caring and respectful manner in order to create a joyful, caring environment where instructional time includes community building, conflict resolution, skill-building, and empowering students. Excitement about learning and implementing teaching methods and effective practices that are aligned to the CWC model and positively impact students. Enthusiasm for the opportunities and challenges inherent to working with school-aged children. 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 the 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). Staff and Reporting Relationships The Up2Us Coach will report to the Director of SEL and School Culture. They will collaborate with and be mentored by the Play Team.
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.
AmeriCorps Eligibility 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 a 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. Up2Us Sports 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.
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