Cleveland SCORES Writing Coach

Cleveland SCORES is an afterschool program in the Cleveland schools that uses a unique tri-curricular approach that includes poetry, soccer and service learning. Cleveland SCORES inspires youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.
 

The SCORES program is afterschool and sessions can run anywhere from 75-90 minutes (depending on the school). There are two main seasons: Fall (11 weeks) and Spring (11 weeks). Coaches are required to work the full season.

Writing Coach Responsibilities:

• Use SCORES provided curriculum to run writing workshops 2 times a week (Poetry in the Fall and Service-Learning in the Spring)
• Assist poet-athletes in writing team and individual poems for the Poetry SLAM. Help them prepare to perform their poems at the Poetry SLAM in November (Fall)
• Assist poet-athletes in creating and completing a student-led community service project (Spring)
• Gather poet-athletes’ best writing samples and submit to the SCORES staff (Fall)
• Distribute, maintain and collect SCORES issued writing equipment
• Ensure the safe arrival and departure of poet-athletes from writing sessions
• Complete daily attendance using the League Apps system (training provided)
• Communicate with SCORES staff and fellow SCORES coaches at your school
• Promote teamwork, leadership and commitment skills
• Attend and help at Poetry SLAM (November) and Jamboree (May)
• Attend all trainings and coach meetings

Requirements: A successful candidate will be a team player who is committed to the mission of Cleveland SCORES and has experience working with youth. A writing coach must have a minimum of 2 years of college and must be at least 20 years old. All coaches must pass a background check.
 

Compensation: A writing coach is paid $40 per session. Coaches are also paid for training and special events. Professional Development opportunities available.
 

To apply: Please visit bit.ly/SCORESCoachApplication and complete the online application. A SCORES staff member will be in contact with you afterwards to discuss open positions.
 

If you have any questions please email us at info@americascorescleveland.org or call us at 216-881-7988.