Youth Enrichment Coach — AmeriCorps Service & Mentorship

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 7,812 - 31,248; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana is seeking an AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach to support youth through Power Hour, Project Learn, and enrichment activities across Arts, STEM, and more. You will work with BGCA staff to guide groups of children and contribute to a positive learning environment in a multi-site setting.

The role involves a regular afternoon schedule, mandatory trainings, and engagement with service projects. Applicants should be 18+, US-based, and able to pass background checks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan & facilitate Power Hour & Project Learn programming in 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.
• Collect & submit program intervention data for grant reporting.
• Participate in AmeriCorps meetings & service projects with local corps members.
• Attend mandatory Club-staff meetings/trainings and AmeriCorps activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Maturity

Dependability

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana is seeking an AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach to support youth through Power Hour, Project Learn, and enrichment activities across Arts, STEM, and more. You will work with BGCA staff to guide groups of children and contribute to a positive learning environment in a multi-site setting.

The role involves a regular afternoon schedule, mandatory trainings, and engagement with service projects. Applicants should be 18+, US-based, and able to pass background checks.