Coach Across America Coach at Special Olympics DC

Responsibilities

will include: Conduct weekly training for athletes on sport training skills and techniques of the 10 sports offered. Ensure that coaches have attended a General Orientation and that registration paperwork is submitted in order for their delegation to participate. Serve as a resource and support for coaches with regard to training and competition for traditional and unified sports. Assist in the eligibility tracking system of the database of athletes, coaches, and unified partners. Assist in recruitment and training of volunteers for weekly training, qualifying, and championship competitions. Assist in the utilization of the Games Management System to set up games and events. Assist in quality control duties/tasks to ensure that rules and regulations are followed at all SODC competitions. Encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport, using lessons learned at Coach Across America’s best-in-class training. Act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the community and youth served.

The coach will serve as part of She Changes the Game, an initiative by Coach Across America and Monumental Sports & Entertainment to build a DC-based hub of coaches dedicated to growing girls’ participation in sports.

Service schedule

• SODC-led sports trainings are conducted between 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at various sports facilities around the city (i.e. Catholic University Athletic Center, Langston Golf Course, AMF Capitol Plaza, Carroll HS, Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, etc.).
• Set up time is 9:30 a.m. and clean up between 12:30 and 1:00 pm, ensuring all athletes have departed on their buses.
• In-school trainings will be scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. depending on the schedules of each school, generally in the afternoons.
• Any afterschool trainings will be between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Additional AmeriCorps Requirements Coach Across America 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 last day of coach contract Attendance at the Coach Orientation Completion of bi-weekly timesheets Attendance at days of community service Attend Coach Across America trainings, meetings, and special initiatives Perform data collection activities as directed by Coach Across America

Uniform Policy Coaches must wear Coach Across America branded t-shirts provided by Coach Across America with AmeriCorps logo when coaching and at program sessions and events. Coaches will also wear a Special Olympics DC branded item such as a hat or other provided item.

• Eligibility & Qualifications AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
• Members must be 18 years old, or 17 with written parental/guardian consent.
• Members must have or be working toward a High School diploma, GED, or the equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of sports, volunteer management and preferably working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and organize training to meet established time schedules; solve problems using good judgment; understand when to seek assistance or guidance from others.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• If no license, ability to use public transportation to travel to sports facilities and schools.
• Ability to drive to training locations and transport sports equipment.
• Must pass a background check.

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.