Healthy Lifestyles Coach

Healthy Lifestyles Coach - Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana AmeriCorps members serve as mentors to help make learning fun for Club members in areas such as Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, the Arts, and Health & Life Skills. The focus of this summer program is healthy lifestyles and futures including helping shape character traits that will translate into a successful future. Members Complete a minimum of 300 hours and the full service term: May - July: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Week off July 4-8 Living Allowance (term used for PAY): $2,600 per term: divided in equal pay periods throughout the term. Educational Award: over $1,300 NOTE: Living Allowance and Education Award amounts are subject to change each term. Must be 18 years old; U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; MUST Attend mandatory AmeriCorps activities including PSO, trainings, & Service project(s); Living Allowance stipend paid according to Boys & Girls Clubs pay schedule, with standard deductions; Experience in working with children preferred, but not required. Ability to motivate and encourage youth. Ability to deal with the general public. Ability to organize and supervise Club members in a safe environment. Emotional and mental stability required when working with children. Valid State Driver's License & own transportation strongly preferred. Desire to work in a creative, fast paced, team environment. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills. All candidates must pass post-offer/pre-service requirements, including: Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here. Member Duties : AmeriCorps members serve as mentors to help make learning fun for Club members in areas such as Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Sports, Fitness & Recreation, the Arts, and Health & Life Skills. The focus of this summer program is healthy lifestyles and futures including helping shape character traits that will translate into a successful future. Members Complete a minimum of 300 hours and the full service term: May 2024- July 2024: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Week off July 1-5 Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service . Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours . Service Areas : Education , Children/Youth . Skills : Team Work , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Education , Youth Development , Willingness to Learn & Grow , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring .