SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS BALTIMORE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

BALTIMORE

Soccer Without Borders (SWB) is a non-profit organization that uses soccer as a vehicle for
positive change, providing newcomer refugee, asylee and immigrant youth with a toolkit to
overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success.

SWB works with middle and high school students during the school year, and elementary, middle,
and high school students in the summer months. Middle school programming integrates English
Language Development with soccer and academic programming in a daily after-school program.
High school programming offers academic support (tutoring), SAT and college prep, and soccer
programming throughout the year in weekend workshops, drop in academic office hours, and
weekly soccer practices. In addition to these direct service programs, SWB has a mentor program
that matches volunteers with youth and their families to help them integrate into Baltimore’s
larger community and to serve their individual needs.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Youth Development Associate (Up2Us Coach) will support implementation of our middle
school programming in Baltimore, and will support high school academic and soccer
programming throughout the year. Additionally, the Youth Development Associate will support
the organization through administrative and program support roles, including but not limited to
event planning, partnership cultivation, communications, and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities for this position include:
1. Direct Service (75%): The Youth Development Associate participates actively in program
implementation. Specifically, the Youth Development Associate has primary responsibilities in
the following areas:
• Practice Planning & Facilitation
• Intern & Volunteer supervision, feedback, and escalation of cases for concern
• Game Preparation (including transportation coordination with SWB Director)
• Season Planning (using SWB Complete Season Checklist)
• Player Recruitment/Retention
• Player Evaluation/Goal Setting/Check-In Facilitation

2. Program Support (25%): The Youth Development Associate will also play a key role in
securing the inputs needed to ensure SWB Baltimore can operate successfully. Specifically, the
Youth Development Associate has primary responsibilities in the following areas:
• Timely Monitoring & Reporting (Attendance, Snack/Supper Reporting & coordination
with SWB Director, Academic Monitoring when necessary, etc.)
• Event Planning & Participation (including fundraising events such as Small Goals Big
Change)
• Student & Family Engagement (including house visits and mentor matches when
necessary)
• Social Media (providing material for communications, stories, photos, videos, etc.)
• Other projects as assigned

ABOUT YOU
-Self-starter, entrepreneurial individual able to take the initiative and be a creative problem
solver
-Experience working with youth, coaching soccer and able to plan/adapt practice sessions
according to age and ability.
-Dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all participants, communicating and
implementing team rules and positive culture, and showing an active interest in getting to know
all program youth and their families.
-Energetic, dynamic, engaging and creative as a leader.
-Willing to be flexible as plans change.
-Interest in working with a group of volunteer assistant coaches and comfortable delegating
tasks.
-Commitment to SWB values and SWB Baltimore program priorities.
-Spanish language ability (preferred)

TIME COMMITMENT
This is a full-time, year-long term of service, beginning August 2, 2018. The position is based in
Baltimore, Maryland.

COMPENSATION
This position is a Up2Us Coach term of service. Up2Us Coaches receive an annual stipend of
$15,105 (paid twice a month), as well as an End of Service Education Award of $5,920.

ABOUT SOCCER WITHOUT BORDERS
SWB first began programming in 2006 to address three critical issues facing young people in
underserved communities throughout the world:

1. A lack of safe spaces where young people feel cared for, have a voice and can experience the
joy of sport.
2. A lack of opportunity for youth to actively explore social issues and community challenges.
3. A lack of social capital and access to potential opportunities for education, employment and
personal growth.

In the last several years, SWB has built collaborative, creative programs around the US and
abroad, combining soccer with team-building activities, civic engagement projects, off-field
lessons and workshops, and culture exchange. Through these activities and with the support of
caring mentors and coaches, youth acquire key soft and hard skills needed to overcome obstacles
to growth, inclusion, and personal success.

INTERESTED?
Please send an email describing your interest along with a resume to SWB Baltimore Director
Casey Thomas at casey@soccerwithoutborders.org.