America SCORES Cleveland Program Overview:

America SCORES Cleveland is an afterschool program in the Cleveland schools that uses a unique tri-curricular approach that includes poetry, soccer and service-learning. America SCORES Cleveland inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.

SCORES is looking for Writing and Soccer Coaches to run our Spring 2023 Season (Feb. 27-May 20, 2023) Coaches will run 75-90 minutes sessions, 2 days a week, for 11 weeks. Exact Time and days are dependent on the specific schools.

The SCORES program is afterschool in partnership with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, in schools across the City of Cleveland.

Qualifications/eligibility requirements:

• A successful candidate will be a team player who is committed to the mission of America SCORES Cleveland and has experience working with youth. All coaches must have a minimum of a high school diploma and must be at least 20 years old. Ideally a writing coach has a minimum of 2 years of college. All coaches must pass a background check.

Compensation:

A coach is paid $35 per session ($70 per week). Coaches are also paid for trainings and special events. Professional Development opportunities are available.

Writing Coach Responsibilities:

Use SCORES provided curriculum to run writing workshops 2 times a week using our service-leaning curriculum. Teams then complete a culminating service-learning project at the end of the season.

• Gather poet-athletes’ best writing samples and submit to the SCORES staff (Fall)
• Distribute, maintain and collect SCORES issued writing equipment
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of poet-athletes from writing sessions
• Complete daily attendance using the League Apps system (training provided)
• Communicate with SCORES staff and fellow SCORES coaches at your school
• Promote teamwork, leadership and commitment skills
• Attend and help at Jamboree (Saturday, May 20, 2023)
• Attend all trainings and coach meetings (2 per season)

Soccer Coach Responsibilities:

Use SCORES provided curriculum to run up to 2 soccer practices per week and Coaches poet-athletes during Thursday soccer games (3rd-8th coaches).

• Distribute, maintain and collect SCORES provided soccer equipment
• Help in the distribution of SCORES issued soccer uniforms
• Ensure poet-athletes are properly dressed for games (ie. in full uniform including uniform shirt, shorts, socks, shin guards and proper shoes)
• Ensure safe arrival and departure of poet-athletes from practices and games
• Complete daily attendance using the League Apps system (training provided)
• Communicate with SCORES staff and fellow SCORES coaches at your school
• Promote teamwork, leadership, and commitment skills
• Attend and help at Jamboree (Saturday, May 20, 2023)
• Attend all trainings and coach meetings (2 per season)