Healthy Lifestyles Coach – AmeriCorps Member Serving at Vermilion Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana welcomes individuals to a #SummerofService as a Healthy Lifestyles Coach – AmeriCorps Member!
This is a unique opportunity for you to support youth, serve locally, and build professional skills and experience.
Summary: The Healthy Lifestyles Coach – AmeriCorps Member is committed to helping kids & teens develop healthy habits and increase their health knowledge. This AmeriCorps Member assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating activities within the Triple Play/Healthy Habits program. Additionally, Corps members assist with programming in the areas of Health and Wellness, Character & Leadership, Sports & Recreation, Arts, and Education. With a focus on providing fun, safe, and educational programing daily, AmeriCorps members serve as positive role models, mentors, and leaders in the Club.
About AmeriCorps : AmeriCorps is a national service organization where people from different backgrounds come together to address communities' most pressing needs.
Teams of trained individuals, called AmeriCorps Members, are positioned at our Clubs during our Summer & Afterschool programs to improve the lives of youth and strengthen communities. AmeriCorps Members help youth to develop healthy habits, achieve academic success, and explore learning in Art, STEM, & more!
Additionally, Corps members participate in intensive pre-service & ongoing trainings, team-development activities, and service projects outside of the Club.
BGCA AmeriCorps is supported by a grant from the Volunteer Louisiana Commission in the Office of Lieutenant Governor. Summer 2024 Term of Service: Dates: May 20th, 2024 – July 31st, 2024 Availability: 8am – 5:30pm M-F, occasional weekends for service projects Hours: Must serve either 35-40 hours/week for 300-hour commitments OR 10-12 hours/week for 100-hour commitments *service options vary by Club location Commitment Must fulfill a service commitment of 10 weeks Attend all mandatory AmeriCorps activities followed by club-specific meetings/trainings at discretion of Club Director Attend at least 1 service project Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds Must be able to demonstrate ability to work with people from diverse racial/cultural/socioeconomic 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 judgement in relating to youth, peers, and community Primary Responsibilities of AmeriCorps Primary Responsibilities: Plan & facilitate Triple Play/Healthy Habits programming in areas of Health & Life Skills, Character & Leadership, Fitness & Recreation, Arts, Education, and 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 coaching sessions for members: social-emotional learning skills 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) Secondary 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 Benefits of Service: Total Living allowance of up to *$2,600 (before taxes), divided into equal pay periods Post-service Segal Education Award of up to *$1,459.26 (before taxes), pay towards school or student loans AmeriCorps Uniform Extensive training in youth development Unique opportunity to join a national service organization and the Boys & Girls Clubs movement All amounts subject to change and dependent upon service contract. Eligibility Requirements: Be at least 18 years old Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident Experience working with youth and/or desire to learn Agree to and pass a criminal background check Ready to Serve with AmeriCorps? APPLY!
Interviews continue until May 1st, 2024 or until all AmeriCorps positions are filled. For the latest information about AmeriCorps recruitment dates, visit our Facebook or
Questions? Email or contact your local club.
