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 November 17, 2009 |
Building the Workforce:
Jobs in Sports-Based Youth Development
Up2Us is dedicated to increasing the impact of youth sports as a tool for positive youth development and to increasing access to quality Sports-Based Youth Development programs, especially for disadvantaged youth.
To accomplish this and as a service to our members, Up2Us will send biweekly e-blasts to promote job opportunities in your programs.
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Big City Mountaineers, Team Leader (Denver, CO)
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Big City Mountaineers enhances the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences. These experiences instill in teens decision-making skills, self-esteem and resiliency.
Team Leaders lead a small group of teens on a week-long wilderness trip and coordinate trip logistics including itinerary, transportation, meals, budget and communications. Team Leaders ensure the physical and emotional well-being of trip participants.
For more information about the Team Leader application process, contact Brie Bower (brie@bigcitymountaineers.org).
To learn more about being a Big City Mountaineers Team Leader, visit www.bigcitymountaineers.org.
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I Challenge Myself, Athletics Director (New York, NY)
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I Challenge Myself programs challenge youth to achieve their fitness goals. By participating in a vigorous training program, youth gain leadership experience, self-esteem and discipline.
The Athletics Director will strengthen and enhance the Cycling Smarts program, which challenges high school students to complete a two-hour spin-a-thon and one hundred mile bike ride. Responsibilities include supervising Cycling Smarts teams, disseminating best practices, organizing training rides and facilitating the recruitment, training and placement of volunteer coaches and interns.
For more information or to apply for this position, contact Ana Reyes (anar@ichallengemyself.org).
To learn more about I Challenge Myself and the Cycling Smarts program, visit www.ichallengemyself.org.
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Parks and People Foundation, Watershed Community Forestry Coordinator (Baltimore, MD)
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The Parks and People Foundation works to improve the physical, social and environmental quality of life in Baltimore through greening activities and youth programs.
The Watershed Community Forestry Coordinator will lead these greening activities, which include planting trees, restoring vacant lots and beautifying schools. The Coordinator is responsible for collaborating with community members, city government officials, state agencies and non-profits.
To apply for this position, send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@parksandpeople.org.
For more information about this position, visit the Parks and People Foundation website.
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Playworks aims to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.
The Washington, DC Executive Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of the DC program, including implementing Playworks programming at eight new schools, hiring and managing a staff and identifying and attracting funding sources.
To apply for this position, visit playworksusa.org/jobs/ to fill out an online application.
For more information about Playworks, visit their website.
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YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Fitness Director (Chicago, IL)
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago serves the diverse needs of the Chicago community by implementing child care, affordable housing, street intervention and sports and fitness programs.
The Fitness Director will develop and administer high-quality health and fitness programs to promote healthy, fit lifestyles among YMCA members. Additional responsibilities include supervising Wellness Center staff and managing members' personal fitness programs.
To apply, submit an online application through the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago website.
To learn more about the YMCA, visit www.ymcachgo.org.
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Want your organization's job posting to reach the Up2Us network?
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Email Heather Langerman (hlangerman@up2us.org).
For more information about Up2Us, visit www.up2us.org
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