AmeriCorps Coach with Strive & Coach Across America

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About Coach Across America 

Founded in 2010, Coach Across America 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. 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 AmeriCorps State and National 

AmeriCorps State and National programs provide thousands of Americans each year the opportunity to improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service. A federal agency, AmeriCorps works hand in hand with local partners, tapping the ingenuity and can-do spirit of the American people to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation. AmeriCorps invests in thousands of nonprofit and faith-based groups that are making a difference nationwide. Coach Across America is a proud member of the AmeriCorps community. 

AmeriCorps members are not employees of the Program or of the federal government. The definition of “participant” in the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as amended applies to AmeriCorps members. As such, “a participant (member) shall not be considered to be an employee of the Program in which the participant (member) is enrolled” ((42 U.S.C. 12511(30) (B)). Moreover, members are not allowed to perform an employee’s duties or otherwise displace employees, and therefore generally not eligible to receive unemployment compensation.

About Strive: How You Lead Matters
Strive: How You Lead Matters is a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the power of character-driven leadership. We deliver dynamic experiences in sport, school and community spaces. Strive’s mission is to spread the power of character-driven leadership. Strive is committed to ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to become character-driven leaders through our intentionally designed social-emotional learning curricula and programs. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. 

Service Position Details: :

• Service Term: August 2026 – July 2027
• Hours: Weekly, up to 25 hours per week, minimum of 15 hours
• Consistent weekly availability between hours of 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, M-F
• Total Hours: 900
• Location: New Castle County DE
• Travel: Ability to travel to Strive partner school/CBO sites throughout New Castle County; occasional travel outside of New Castle County.
• Training: August 12 -14 (9 am – 4 pm) & August 27 (9 am – 4 pm)
• Stipend: $12,150.00 paid in equal amounts throughout your service term  
• Segal Service Award (awarded upon successful completion of service term requirements as detailed in the coach contract):  $3,697.50

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Andrea Valentine, andrea@striveleadership.org. Updated application deadline:  Friday, July 24, 2026

What You’ll Do
As a Coach Across America AmeriCorps Member serving with Strive, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth by supporting and/or leading physical education (PE) classes, partnering with school staff to supervise students during lunch and recess, providing academic support through tutoring and homework assistance, and facilitating Strive programming. Additional details about the Strive program and your specific responsibilities will be provided during onboarding. You will build strong, supportive relationships with young people as they develop confidence, leadership skills, athletic ability, and healthy habits.

Strive Coaches lead with integrity and create joyful, inclusive spaces where students can thrive. Through comprehensive training in sports-based youth development, you will be equipped to support both the mental and physical growth of the youth you serve.

Role & Responsibilities

No prior coaching experience is required—just a genuine passion for supporting young people. Strive provides extensive training, and you’ll be guided by school and program staff throughout your service term.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Interest in education, mentoring, coaching, Social-Emotional Learning, youth development, leadership, or athletics

Preferred:

• Comfort using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.)
• Previous experience teaching, coaching, or facilitating

Expectations

• Personal laptop use is preferred; a laptop can be provided if needed.
• Reliable transportation is expected for all in-person commitments.
  All coaches complete background checks.
  

Eligibility

• U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Minimum age of 18
• High school diploma, GED, or in progress
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to fulfill all AmeriCorps service requirements
• Successful completion of background screenings
  

Sample Tasks

• Lead and/or assist PE classes with daily lessons utilizing provided FitKids Curriculum when appropriate
• Lead structured recess sessions
• Coach or assist with school or community sports teams
• Provide one-on-one and small-group student support
• Demonstrate athletic skills and encourage active participation
• Implement behavior-support strategies
• Reinforce social-emotional skill-building throughout the day
• Help gather program surveys and roster information
• Create a welcoming, safe, and active play environment
  

Coach Across America AmeriCorps Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of the AmeriCorps program:

• Completion of the minimum required hours (900 hours in this position) of service and training by the last day of the coach contract.
• Attendance at the Coach Across America Coach orientation.
• Completion of bi-weekly timesheets.
• Attendance at organization-wide days of community service.
• Attend/participate in Coach Across America trainings, meetings, and special initiatives.
• Attend Coach Training Institute (date to be announced by Field Manager).

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 be provided their uniform at no cost. 

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