Enrichment Coach - Lake Charles, United States - Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana

Description

Enrichment Coach - AmeriCorps Member _Serving at Cheniere Energy Boys & Girls Club_

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana welcomes individuals to serve as an Enrichment Coach - AmeriCorps Member

This is a unique opportunity for you to support youth, serve locally, and build professional skills and experience.


Summary:

The Enrichment Coach - AmeriCorps Member supports youth by providing homework help, high-yield learning activities, and coaching to reinforce and enhance the skills and knowledge youth learn at school.

This AmeriCorps Member assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating activities within the Power-Hour/Project Learn program.

Additionally, Corps members assists with educational programming in the areas of Health and Wellness, Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, Arts, and Education.

With a focus on providing fun, safe, and educational programing daily, AmeriCorps members serve as positive role models, mentors, and leaders in the Club.

About AmeriCorps:

AmeriCorps is a national service organization where people from different backgrounds come together to address communities' most pressing needs.

Teams of trained individuals, called AmeriCorps Members, are positioned at our Clubs during our Summer & Afterschool programs to improve the lives of youth and strengthen communities.

AmeriCorps Members help youth to develop healthy habits, achieve academic success, and explore learning in Art, STEM, & more

Additionally, Corps members participate in intensive pre-service & ongoing trainings, team-development activities, and service projects outside of the Club.


BGCA AmeriCorps is supported by a grant from the Volunteer Louisiana Commission in the Office of Lieutenant Governor.

Term of Service:
August May 2025

• Dates dependent upon school calendar
• Availability: 2:30pm 7:00pm M-F, occasional weekends for service projects
• Hours: Must serve approximately 1825 hours/week for 675hour commitments OR 1012 hours/week for 300hour commitments *service options vary by Club location

Commitment

• Must fulfill a service commitment of 9 months
• Attend all mandatory AmeriCorps activities followed by Clubspecific meetings/trainings at discretion of Club Director
• Attend at least 2 service projects

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Community service experience preferred, but not required
• Maintains excellent working relationships with staff, volunteers, and public.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills

Professionalism

• Ability to work well on a team and collaborate with others
• Dependability and willingness to be flexible
• Maturity and good judgement in relating to youth, peers, and community Primary Responsibilities of AmeriCorps

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan & facilitate Power-Hour/Project Learn programming in areas of Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership, Fitness & Recreation, Arts, Education, & Career Development.
• Collaborate with BGCA staff to facilitate daily activities for small groups (510 kids), regular groups kids), and large groups (40+ kids)
• Facilitate academic coaching sessions for members
• Engage youth as leaders to help plan and/or lead event elements
• Utilize 5 elements of positive youth development to establish a positive learning environment
• Assist with documenting and reporting disciplinary actions/incidents in the program
• Collect & submit program intervention data for grant reporting purposes when necessary.
• Participate in and/or lead AmeriCorps meetings & service project(s) with local corps members
• Attend mandatory Clubstaff meetings/trainings and AmeriCorps activities (service projects, monthly meetings, trainings, and team development activities)

Secondary Responsibilities

• Supporting, creating and/or coleading events or programs that recognize and appreciate significant growth and achievement in Club members
• Attending Club outreach events at schools, fairs, etc.
• Engaging with corporate and community partners

Benefits of Service:

• Total Living allowance of up to *$6,075 (before taxes), divided into equal pay periods
• Postservice Segal Education Award of up to *$2, before taxes) pay towards school or student loans
• AmeriCorps Uniform
• Extensive training in youth development
• Unique opportunity to join a national service organization and the Boys & Girls Clubs movement

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
• Experience working with youth and/or desire to learn
• Agree to and pass a criminal background check

Ready to Serve with AmeriCorps?

APPLY
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Application Deadline is March 20th
, 2024:

• Interviews continue until all AmeriCorps positions are filled.

**Questions?