We're Hiring — Ultimate Impact

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Job Description: Program Assistant and Coach (Part-time)

To Apply - Please fill out the questions below and send your resume to info@ultimate-impact.org.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

What mix of skills and experience will you bring to the role and Ultimate Impact team as per the job description below?

How will you thrive in this role and what have you done in the past (school, work, sports) that demonstrates that you will be successful at it?

What about Ultimate Impact’s mission excites you? (Empower youth from underrepresented communities to develop confidence, teamwork, and accountability through the sport and community of ultimate.)

How are you connected to communities in southeast San Francisco and Oakland?

If you have a pronoun preference, please share how you’d like to be addressed or referred to in the interview process.

About Ultimate Impact

Ultimate Impact is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was launched in June 2016 to empower youth from underrepresented communities. The organization uses the team sport of ultimate Frisbee as the framework for providing youth 6 to 18 years old with increased opportunities, confidence, communication abilities, social emotional development, and conflict-resolution skills. Through high-impact direct service programs, in-person mentorship, and community development, Ultimate Impact works to create positive change for youth in our communities.

Mission: Empower youth from underrepresented communities to develop confidence, teamwork, and accountability through the sport and community of ultimate.

About the Opportunity

Ultimate Impact (www.ultimate-impact.org) is growing its team to support and expand our summertime programs. The Program Assistant and Coach position is part-time and is responsible for coaching, planning, organizing, and executing weekly training sessions in-person at Ultimate Impact locations. The position will also be responsible for helping develop programs to coach youth, strengthen our community connections, and support players through mentorship.

Responsibilities

Coaching and Mentorship: Lead and assist with weekly training sessions at schools for youth. Create an environment where all youth have fun and are encouraged to participate.
Community Partnerships: Build relationships with schools and other organizations that youth are a part of in order to strengthen participants’ support networks.
Relationship Building: Feel comfortable being a mentor for youth and the ability to create positive relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators.

Data Management: Tracking weekly attendance in Salesforce.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has

Experience working with youth ages 6 to 18.
Experience with or interest in playing and coaching ultimate Frisbee.
A connection with the youth and communities where we coach.
Ability to be flexible and handle constantly changing environments with enthusiasm and grace by remaining calm, productive and positive.
Deep empathy, the ability to manage emotions, and internal grit.
Ability to work some evenings and some weekends for events.
Desire to work hard and create new ideas for programs.
Facilitation skills including the ability to read a group at the start of a training and lead a series of structured learning opportunities.
Determination and the desire to work through tough challenges.
Demonstrated ability to spot a need and address it.
Ability to maintain high standards of performance, demeanor and appearance at all times.

You Will Thrive In This Role If

You communicate effectively and excel at engaging youth and demonstrate the ability to gain their respect and trust. In particular, you can set and maintain boundaries and gain respect in positive ways.

What To Expect From the Role

You will work directly with youth.
You will directly contribute to Ultimate Impact’s efforts to strengthen our communities.
You will help Ultimate Impact grow, allowing us to serve more students and to deepen our learnings about how to improve our programs.

Professional Development

You will learn the intricacies and nuances of working in, and building, a growing organization.
You will receive learning opportunities and direct training focused on how to communicate effectively with youth and adults.
You will have the opportunity to leave your mark on programmatic events and structures.

The Tangible and Intangible Benefits of Working at Ultimate Impact

You will be a key member of a growing team of people who are passionate about youth development through sports.

Compensation
Range: $30 to $45 per hour commensurate with experience, 4-30 hours per week. This role starts in June.

Note: If you do not meet all of the qualifications listed above but have a passion for and experience working with youth, we encourage you to apply.