26-27 Coach Across America Training VISTA

Job Overview Established in 2010, Coach Across America (CAA) is the nationwide leader in engaging, training and supporting sports coaches to transform youth, programs, and communities. Our AmeriCorps coaching program is the first national service program that challenges young adults to give back to their communities through a year of service as coach‑mentors. CAA’s research, training, and on‑the‑ground initiatives empower sports programs across the country to become a united force for meaningful change. To date, CAA has reached over 600,000 youth by placing over 3,000 coaches in underserved urban communities. The CAA Training VISTA will play a crucial role in content design/redesign, expanding our contract‑based partner reach, and enhancing current systems and processes while supporting the development of new tools. This will ensure that our vital training can reach more coaches, athletes, students, administrators, and parents that desperately need more support. The Training Team is a passionate group of coach‑mentors themselves and will be able to help the Training VISTA discover a multitude of ways that we can impact our communities and our future through non‑profit work. Responsibilities Expand external/contract training outreach and effectiveness by developing support tools for multiple departments within the organization. Create and update training content on the learning management system to provide more offerings for coaches within our internal coach‑placement program. Optimize active systems and develop new systems to support overall efficiency of the training department. Craft a 12‑month calendar of both team‑centered and personalized professional development opportunities for training team staff to strengthen facilitator skills and knowledge. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Passion for the mission of CAA. Preferably some coaching experience. Event management or sales experience preferred (but not required). Organized self‑starter who works well under pressure. Strong writing skills. Curiosity for learning about training/adult learning, coaching, marketing, and research. Job Details Term: One year (potential to renew for a second year). Start date: August 2026. End date: August 2027. Work schedule: Full time. Locations: Illinois, New York, California (New York City (inc. Long Island), Chicago, Los Angeles/Orange County). Languages: English. Benefits Relocation allowance. Training. Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend. Health coverage*. Childcare assistance if eligible. Living allowance. For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr AmeriCorps