AmeriCorps Youth Enrichment Coach

@ Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana; Louisiana (MO); On-site; Full time

Job description

Service Term: August 14th, 2026 – May 21st, 2027

Receiving Applications through August 7th, 2026. Mandatory Pre-Service Orientation and Club Orientation required prior to start.

Service Summary

AmeriCorps is a rewarding service program where you’ll dedicate your summer to addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges – right in your local community. As an AmeriCorps member, you will:

• SERVE a regular weekly schedule (min. 10-12 hours/week) throughout the school year.
• Help youth with homework
• Lead Project Learn Enrichment Activities in Arts, STEM, and More!
• Participate in Team trainings, meetings, and Days of Service: 9/11 Day of Service, MLK Day, AmeriCorps Week, etc.

Once you join AmeriCorps, you’ll join your local Boys & Girls Club (BGC) to support youth and team up with other AmeriCorps members at one of our eight locations. Whether you're building skills for your future or just looking to make a real impact — this is your chance to serve with purpose.

Who Can Apply

Our national service members range from age 18 to 50+.

This opportunity is great for:

• Adults looking to give back, connect and mentor the next generation
• Veterans & Retirees bringing valuable experience to the community
• Students (18+) wanting to gain experience & enrich their educational journey

Commitment

• August 14th, 2026 – May 21st, 2027 (Dates are subject to change).
• Must serve a regular weekly schedule through end of the school year. (Minimum 10-12 hours/week and at least 300 hours for the term)
• Availability: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday
• Some weekends required for off‑site service projects and team activities
• Must attend all mandatory meetings, training, and service projects

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
• Be at least 18 years or older
• Pass a National Service Background Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI check
• Drug screen

All amounts subject to change & dependent upon service contract.

• Living Allowance (pre-tax): Up to $2,800 total* (divided into equal pay periods, bi-weekly)
• Segal Education Award (Post-Service, pre-tax): $1,565.08* (Use toward school or student loans upon successful completion)
• AmeriCorps Uniform
• Extensive training in youth development
• Unique opportunity to join a national service organization and the Boys & Girls Clubs movement
• Option to participate in the Youth Mental Health Corps track being made available by Volunteer Louisiana

Where You Can Serve

• Randy Prather Club (Crowley, LA)
• Vermilion Club (Abbeville, LA)
• West End Club (New Iberia, LA)
• Cheniere Energy Club (Lake Charles, LA)

Key Roles

• 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 (5-10 kids), regular groups (20-30 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 Club-staff meetings/trainings and AmeriCorps activities (service projects, monthly meetings, trainings, and team development activities)

Additional Responsibilities

• Supporting, creating and/or co‑leading 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

Knowledge/Skills Required

• 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 judgment in relating to youth, peers, and community Primary Responsibilities of AmeriCorps