Youth Sports / PE Fellow

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Summary

As a Coach Across America AmeriCorps member serving with Fight For Children, you will help lead before-school sports programming and support morning PE classes at an elementary school in Ward 8 of Washington, DC. Youll serve alongside experienced educators while receiving training and mentorship as part of a welcoming community of AmeriCorps coaches.

Programming will be co-ed and focused on creating positive, inclusive experiences for all students, with intentional efforts to engage girls in sport and physical activity.

About Coach Across America

Coach Across America is a national service organization built on the belief that coaches can be among the most transformative adults in young peoples lives. Through one-year AmeriCorps service opportunities, Coach Across America trains and supports coaches serving in schools and community organizations across the country.

About Fight For Children

Fight For Children is a Washington, DCbased nonprofit working to ensure all young people have access to the benefits of youth sports. The organization supports a coalition of 37 youth sports organizations serving more than 45,000 youth annually across the DC region.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Co-facilitate Early Access to Sports before-school programming for youth with limited prior exposure, focusing on introducing fundamental skills, building confidence, and creating a positive first experience in sports
• Support morning PE classes alongside the schools PE teacher
  • Assist with planning, setup, and delivery of PE lessons and activities
  • Support classroom management and student engagement during PE
• Assist with equipment organization, set up, and breakdown
• Serve as a consistent, positive role model for young people, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment
• Perform program administrative duties, including collecting, tracking, and entering program data such as attendance records, survey responses, consultant time logs, and other school-specific information related to the Early Access to Sports Program
• Engage in outreach efforts and assist with school-based activities to expand access to youth sports
• Participate in required trainings, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and a community of AmeriCorps coaches and Fight For Children or the DCPS school.
• Support Fight For Children program operations and special community events

AmeriCorps members must also complete required service hours, trainings, timesheets, data collection, and volunteer activities throughout the term.

Anticipated Schedule

• Monday-Thursday
  • 7:008:30 a.m.: Early Access to Sports before-school program
  • 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.: School-day support (PE classes, recess, lunch support, etc.)
• Friday
  • 7:008:30 a.m.: Early Access to Sports before-school program
  • Additional program support and office/project time with Fight For Children - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Additional hours may be required for special events or community activities.

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in youth sports coaching and physical education
• Training in sports-based youth development through a structured cohort model
• 1:1 mentorship
• Career readiness for coaching, education, and other pathways
• Participation in She Changes the Game, an initiative by Coach Across America and Monumental Sports & Entertainment to build a DC-based hub of coaches dedicated to growing girls participation in sport
• Fight For Children Coach Education Series Program
• Opportunities to learn from and connect with Fight For Childrens network of 37 sports-based youth development organizations across DC

Term & Benefits

• Term: 10-month AmeriCorps service term (August 2026June 2027)
• Schedule: Half-time (900 hours total)
• Hours: Approximately 25 hours/week
• Living Allowance: $12,150 (paid biweekly)
• Education Award: $3,697.50 upon successful completion of service
• Transportation Benefit: $110.00 per month
• Location: Elementary school in Ward 8, Washington, DC

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Must be at least 18 years old (or 17 with parental/guardian consent)
• Have or be working toward a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Interest or basic experience or interest in coaching, youth development, mentoring, physical fitness or education
• Reliable Transportation
• Background Check (DCPS, FFC, CAA)
• Complete Child Abuse & Neglect Training completion
• Complete all DCPS mandatory trainings
• Complete Fight For Children & Coach Across America onboarding

This position provides valuable hands-on experience and professional development opportunities in coaching, education, and youth development. Participation in the program does not guarantee future employment or a full-time position with either organization.