Youth Sports Coach at Citizens of the World- Silver Lake

Company: Coach Across America
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: About Coach Across America Founded in 2010, Coach Across America is a national nonprofit organization focused on the power of coaches to transform the lives of our nations most vulnerable youth, and the communities they live in, through sports. Coach Across America is based on the simple premise that highly trained coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young peoples lives and inspire their success on the field, in the classroom, and in life. Coach Across America partners with local nonprofits, schools, and sports organizations to support and train AmeriCorps coaches for a one year service term to work in underserved communities. Our AmeriCorps coaches participate in Sports-Based Youth Development training that emphasize the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills needed to help youth reach their full potential. About Citizens of the World - Silver Lake The mission of Citizens of the World Silver Lake is to provide a socioeconomically, culturally, and racially diverse community of students (TK-5) in Los Angeles. At CWC Silver Lake, we provide holistic education, filled with joy for students. All students engage in project-based learning, the arts, sports and rigorous instruction, that helps our schools rank at the top of all schools in LA. Our program is particularly strong in developing students social emotional development across lines of difference, preparing our students to emerge as a new generation of leaders as trailblazers who are ready to tackle the future challenges in our world. Responsibilities: Provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to students' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. In collaboration with other Student Support Associates, plan and implement physical activities that engage students in play. Communicate safety rules for each activity in the playground, athletic fields, and recess/lunch areas. Maintain an active line of sight on youth, providing guidance and role modeling to students, helping resolve conflicts; modeling and enforcing good sportsmanship. Connect with and motivate youth, fostering inclusion and teamwork in both individual and group activities. Gain the respect and trust of the youth served. Engage youth who may not identify as athletes in sports activities; encourage participants to gain and develop life skills, knowledge, and techniques through sport; implement lessons learned through training events. Perform data collection activities to track Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills growth of the participating youth. Light administrative responsibilities as assigned. AmeriCorps Eligibility & Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old. AmeriCorps is open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents. Must have, or be working towards a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. Must have access to reliable transportation. Successful completion of criminal history background checks. Ability to perform all job requirements satisfactorily. Other requirements as required. Coaches must complete the following requirements to ensure successful completion of the AmeriCorps program: Completion of the minimum required hours (900) of service and training by the last day of coach contract. Completion of bi-weekly timesheets. Attend/participate in Coach Across America orientation, trainings, meetings, service days, and special initiatives. Must wear Coach Across America branded t-shirts with AmeriCorps logo when coaching and at program sessions and events. Service Dates & Hours: Term: One year from start date, 900 hours over the service period Hours: M-F 11:30 am -3:30 pm Address: 110 N. Coronado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 Living Allowance/Stipend: $12,150 total (Paid bi-weekly) Education Award: $3,697.50 upon completing 900 hours, usable for education-related expenses. This is a great position for a college student, recent graduate of high school or college, or retiree interested in national service. Coach Across America AmeriCorps members are as diverse a group as the communities we serve. Were looking for you if you want to build yourself, give back, and are ready to change the world through the power of sports.

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