ABOUT COACH ACROSS AMERICA
Founded in 2010, Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization 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 THE ROLE
The Coach will serve as a coach and mentor for youth participants in Banner Neighborhoods Youth Sports programs in East Baltimore. The Coach will support sports programming throughout the year, including soccer, track, flag football, basketball, and summer camp. This position will focus on creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces where young people can develop through sports, mentorship, positive relationships, and meaningful community engagement.
The Coach will assist with planning and leading practices, drills, games, and other program activities while serving as a positive role model for youth participants. The Coach will also support program operations and work collaboratively with Banner Neighborhoods staff, volunteers, youth, and families.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a coach and mentor for youth participants in Banner Neighborhoods sports programs, including soccer, track, flag football, basketball, and summer camp.
- Assist with planning and leading practices, drills, games, and other sports activities that are age-appropriate, engaging, and supportive of youth development.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and professionalism.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants, regardless of skill level.
- Support the physical, social, and emotional development of youth participants through sports and positive mentorship.
- Assist with program operations, including setup, breakdown, and equipment management.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with program staff, volunteers, youth, and families.
- Ensure that all activities follow Banner Neighborhoods and Coach Across America safety guidelines and policies.
- Participate in required trainings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
- Support summer camp programming by helping facilitate daily activities, sports programming, and enrichment experiences.
- Serve as a dependable and engaged member of the Banner Neighborhoods program team.
- Other duties as determined by your supervisor.
ANTICIPATED COACH SCHEDULE
Spring Season (March–May)
- Soccer season through May 24.
- Practices: 2–3 days per week, primarily afternoons.
- Games: Primarily Thursdays and Fridays.
- Track program practices: 2–3 days per week.
- Track meets: Saturdays.
Summer Season
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule.
- Support summer camp programming, sports activities, and enrichment experiences.
Fall Season (September–November)
- Approximately 2–3 days per week.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must meet all eligibility requirements for the Coach Across America/AmeriCorps program.
- Passion for youth development, sports, and community service, particularly within the Banner Neighborhoods mission.
- Willingness to learn and engage in coaching multiple sports; prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to serve effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and committed to completing required service hours.
- Ability to pass all required background checks.
- Flexibility to serve during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and summer camp programming as required by the program schedule.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law.