Volunteer: Basketball Instructor Volunteer
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Hello! We are I'RAISE, a non-profit organization in New York City. We focus on providing mental health advocacy/services, and academic enrichment program at underserved NYC schools!
- *Our Afterschool Program is currently looking for few volunteer instructors, if you are interested in gaining public school classroom teaching experience. Very short process fingerprint clearance required, and you do not have to pay!**
Volunteer Title Sports Instructor
Location Brooklyn, New York
Program Afterschool Program
Hours 4 pm to 6 pm ET
Days 2 to 3 days on a weekday
Start Date As soon as possible
As a Sports Instructor Volunteer, you will work with our children (pre-k to 5th grade), and you will be teaching and leading sports classes and workshops such as Basketball, and helping to build a positive, and inclusive fun learning environment.
Sport Instructor Volunteer Responsibilities
Plan and lead sport classes and workshops for children and youth - preferably basketball or wrestlingMentor and motivate our students to develop their sports skills!Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that values creativity, teamwork, and diversityCommunicate regularly with parents/guardians to keep them informed of their child's progress in your sports classCollaborate with other instructors and volunteers to plan and implement sports activitiesAttend training sessions and meetings to learn about teaching strategies and organizational policies
Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old1+ years of experience in teaching basketball or any afterschool related sports2+ years of sports industry or sports experience! Perhaps being a basketball player.Able to commit to a regular schedule of teaching hours 2 to 3 days per week, from 4 pm to 6 pm ETFingerprint clearance required, but process will take less than a week, and cost is covered!
Volunteer Benefits
Gain experience working with children in a public school afterschool setting, and build your teaching expertise working with Pre-K to 6th gradersReceive mentorship under the supervision of an experienced Afterschool Program DirectorGain lesson planning and classroom management + supervision experienceMake a positive impact in the lives of the children in our Afterschool Program!Receive a letter of recommendation and E-Certificate upon completion of your volunteer service
Short Volunteer Application Process
Must complete our volunteer application google form.https //docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCtL5eLGIz5xaD6xBg2jFXioiKM_eTreQ6L5aHu-tv0TAOAQ/viewformHave question? Email HR Director, Dalamu Sherpa at d.sherpa@iraiseinc.org
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