Greater Richmond Fit4Kids

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 8,900 - 13,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Living Allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Greater Richmond Fit4Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on improving children's health and wellness through activity and nutrition education. The Fit4Kids AmeriCorps program invites passionate individuals to serve in schools and community settings around the Richmond region.

AmeriCorps members contribute to a range of programs from garden education to bike safety and wellness activities, with flexible service hours by position, orientation, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Experience or interest in youth development and health equity in under-resourced communities.
Ability to engage with children of all ages in school and community settings.
Willingness to work outdoors and collaborate with schools and partners.

Responsibilities

Deliver educational activities and facilitate physical activity with youth.
Support family engagement initiatives and community outreach.
Collect program data and assist with volunteer projects.

Skills

Public Health

Computers/Technology

Youth Development

Conflict Resolution

Community Organization

General Skills

Teaching/Tutoring

Urban Planning

First Aid

Education

Team Work

Job description

Greater Richmond Fit4Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving children's health and wellness through increased physical activity and healthy eating. The Fit4Kids AmeriCorps program provides meaningful service opportunities for individuals who are passionate about working with youth, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating healthier communities. Members serve primarily in schools and community settings throughout the Richmond region, with a focus on advancing health equity and supporting children and families in under-resourced communities.AmeriCorps members provide direct service through a variety of Fit4Kids programs, including school and community gardens, Learn to Ride bike education, Game On, Girl!, recess coaching, nutrition education, healthy hydration initiatives, community engagement events, and middle and high school wellness programming. Responsibilities may include leading educational activities, facilitating physical activity, maintaining gardens and bicycles, supporting family engagement initiatives, collecting program data, and assisting with community outreach and volunteer projects. Members should be comfortable working outdoors, engaging with children of all ages, and collaborating with schools and community partners.Fit4Kids is recruiting Three Quarter-Time, Half-Time, Reduced Half-Time, Quarter-Time, and Minimum-Time AmeriCorps members for the September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027 service year. Typical service hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with schedules varying by service position. Members receive comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development covering topics such as classroom management, child abuse prevention, bike safety, garden education, nutrition education, conflict resolution, data collection, leadership development, and career readiness. Training and professional development will not exceed 20% of total service hours.

Member Duties

AmeriCorps members provide direct service through a variety of Fit4Kids programs, including school and community gardens, Learn to Ride bike education, Game On, Girl!, recess coaching, nutrition education, healthy hydration initiatives, community engagement events, and middle and high school wellness programming. Responsibilities may include leading educational activities, facilitating physical activity, maintaining gardens and bicycles, supporting family engagement initiatives, collecting program data, and assisting with community outreach and volunteer projects. Members should be comfortable working outdoors, engaging with children of all ages, and collaborating with schools and community partners.

Program Benefits