AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach - Natchitoches
AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach - Natchitoches
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Job Description
AmeriCorps Enrichment Coach -Serving at Natchitoches Boys & Girls Club
(September 2025 - May 2026)
***Priority Application Deadline: August 12th 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana is looking for service-minded people to join forces and make an impact throughAmeriCorps! If youre looking for a structured opportunity to serve grow personally and make a difference in your local community this for you!
Key Dates:
Priority Application Deadline:August 12 2025
Group Interviews:August 14 & 15 2025
CLUB Interviews:August 18-26 2025
Pre-Enrollment Items Due:September 5 2025
*Mandatory Pre-Service Orientation (Zoom):September 18 2025
*Mandatory Club Orientation:September23 2025
What Youll Do
AmeriCorps is an intensive and rewarding service program where youll dedicate September 2025 - May 2026to addressing the nations most pressing challenges right in your local community.
As an AmeriCorps member youll . . .
- SERVE a regular weekly schedule (min. 10-12 hours/week) throughout the school year.
- Help youth with homework
- Lead Project Learn Enrichment Activities in Arts STEM and More!
- Participate in Team trainings meetings and Days of Service: 9/11 Day of Service MLK Day AmeriCorps Week etc.
Once you join AmeriCorps youll be deployed to your local Boys & Girls Club (BGC) to support youth and team up with other AmeriCorps members for regional and national service projects. Whether youre building skills for your future or just looking to make a real impact this is your chance to serve with purpose.
Who Can Apply
Our national service members range from age 18 to 50theres no maximum age limit!
This opportunity is great for:
- Adults looking to give back connect and mentor the next generation
- Veterans & Retirees bringing valuable experience to the community
- Students (18) wanting to gain experience & enrich their educational journey
Commitment
- September 2025 - May 2026
- Must serve a regular weekly schedule through end of school year.(min.1012hours/week and at least300hours for the term)
- Availability: 2:00 PM 7:00 PM (MondayFriday)
Some weekends required for off-site service projects & team activities - Must attend all mandatory meetings training and service projects
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen permanent resident or national of the United States
- Be at least 18 years or older
- Pass a National Service Background Check including criminal background sex offender and FBI check
- Drug screen
Benefits
All amounts subject to change & dependent upon service contract.
- Living Allowance (pre-tax): Up to $2700 total (divided into equal pay periods receive over $130 bi-weekly)
- Segal Education Award (Post-Service pre-tax): $1565.08
(Use toward school or student loans upon successful completion)* - AmeriCorps Uniform
- Extensive training in youth development
- Unique opportunity to join a national service organization and the Boys & Girls Clubs movement
Where You Can Serve
- Randy Prather Club (Crowley LA)
- Jackie Club in (Lafayette LA)
- Opelousas Club (Opelousas LA)
- Vermilion Club (Abbeville LA)
- Iberia Club (New Iberia LA)
- West End Club (New Iberia LA)
- Natchitoches Club (Natchitoches LA)
- Cheniere Energy Club (Lake Charles LA)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to work with people from diverse 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 Power Hour & Project Learn programming in areas of 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 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
Questions
Emailor call BGCA Administrative Office at ext. 510.
BGCA AmeriCorps is supported by a grant from the Volunteer Louisiana Commission in the Office of Lieutenant Governor.
Employment Type
Full Time
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