Youth Sports Coach & Mentor for Community Impact

Coach Across America; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Coach Across America in Baltimore recruits dedicated mentors to work with Banner Neighborhoods youth programs across soccer, track, flag football, basketball, and summer camp. You will help plan practices, lead drills, and model sportsmanship in a supportive, safe environment.

Join a team focused on the physical, social, and emotional development of youth, working with staff, volunteers, youths, and families to create meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Must meet all eligibility requirements for the Coach Across America/AmeriCorps program.
• Passion for youth development, sports, and community service, particularly within the Banner Neighborhoods mission.
• Willingness to learn and engage in coaching multiple sports; prior coaching experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to serve effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, responsible, and committed to completing required service hours.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.
• Flexibility to serve during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and summer camp programming as required by the program schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a coach and mentor for youth participants in Banner Neighborhoods sports programs, including soccer, track, flag football, basketball, and summer camp.
• Assist with planning and leading practices, drills, games, and other sports activities that are age-appropriate, engaging, and supportive of youth development.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and professionalism.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants, regardless of skill level.
• Support the physical, social, and emotional development of youth participants through sports and positive mentorship.
• Assist with program operations, including setup, breakdown, and equipment management.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with program staff, volunteers, youth, and families.
• Ensure that all activities follow Banner Neighborhoods and Coach Across America safety guidelines and policies.
• Participate in required trainings, team meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Support summer camp programming by helping facilitate daily activities, sports programming, and enrichment experiences.
• Serve as a dependable and engaged member of the Banner Neighborhoods program team.
• Other duties as determined by your supervisor.

Skills

Youth development

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Coach Across America in Baltimore recruits dedicated mentors to work with Banner Neighborhoods youth programs across soccer, track, flag football, basketball, and summer camp. You will help plan practices, lead drills, and model sportsmanship in a supportive, safe environment.

Join a team focused on the physical, social, and emotional development of youth, working with staff, volunteers, youths, and families to create meaningful community impact.