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Up2Us AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Program Associates

SCOPE
South Bronx United is seeking energetic individuals with a passion for youth development and sports to become an Up2Us AmeriCorps Summer VISTA. SBU will hire two individuals to work as full-time Summer Program Associates from June 12, 2023 - August 11, 2023. The Up2Us Sports VISTA project builds the capacity of host-site organizations working to end the cycle of poverty through intentional youth sports and education programming. The Up2Us Sports VISTA Summer Associates will be placed at South Bronx United to improve the quality and student experience of the SBU Summer Soccer Scholars program and Summer Soccer Camp by coordinating program operations and providing support to staff, teachers, coaches, and interns throughout the program.

The Up2Us program is an intense experience and members are asked to go above and beyond each and every day at their hosts site (South Bronx United). Being a part of the Up2Us program connects members both with their local communities and a larger national movement of people dedicated to serving youth through sports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The VISTA will work in coordination with the SBU Academy program team to support operations and day-to-day needs of either the Summer Soccer Scholars program or Summer Soccer Camp.

   • Coordinate arrival, transitions, and departures for participants each day.

   • Coordinate daily lunch and snack for each class level or group.

   • Coordinate attendance record keeping for all participants.

   • Support logistics for field trips, including permission slips, food pickup, transportation, student-staff groupings, attendance, and weather contingencies.

   • Support on-field training, scheduling, material (shirt) distribution, equipment coordination.

   • Support intern, participant, and family communication around start and end dates, class schedules, room assignments, supplies distribution, and other announcements.

2. The VISTA will mentor youth participants during the summer program (Summer Soccer Scholars Associate only).

   • Provide academic and social-emotional support a group of 10-15 student athletes in the classroom, during the transitions, and on the field.

   • Coordinate with classroom teachers to best assist students in the classroom

   • Provide supervision and support to ensure students have a good experience during trips.

3. The VISTA will coach youth participants during the summer program (Summer Soccer Camp Associate only).

• Assist in coaching a group of 10-15 children on the soccer field.

• Provide mentorship and help children achieve their best potential on the soccer field

• Work with other coaches and staff to implement soccer lesson plans and activities.

SCHEDULE
The term of service runs June 12, 2023 - August 11, 2023. Full time hours run approximately from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily

COMPENSATION
AmeriCorps provides a living allowance to each VISTA. Even if the VISTA does not pay rent, they will still receive the allowance. The living allowance is based on the poverty line of your organization’s county. It is not determined by where the VISTA lives. The living allowance for 2023 is $4,163.

QUALIFICATIONS
Enthusiastic to work with youth, committed to holistic youth development. Candidates must also be a US citizen, permanent resident, or legally authorized to work as a DACA recipient. SBU Academy alumni will be given preference in the hiring process.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, email hiring@southbronxunited.org with a cover letter and resume.