The role of a STOKED Coach is to help build this community of dynamic, resilient, fearless leaders. Coaches lead year-long after school programs 2 days per week during which they work with a cohort of 15-20 high school students to build a skateboard deck by hand, or create an action-sports-related social impact brand, as well as introduce students to STOKED and action sports culture. In addition, Coaches guide students through community development activities, college and career exploration days, skateboard with students after school, and support them academically. The Coach is the face of STOKED at their school or site, and therefore must uphold and represent STOKED Core Values, as well as be the liaison with school staff and administration, contacting parents when necessary and ensuring the personal and academic success of each youth participant. Coaches report to the regional Program Manager and will be responsible for reporting both quantitatively and qualitatively as directed. Coaches have the opportunity to work additional hours on weekends supervising skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing events. All training is provided in the skateboard building and art design process.

Summary of Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure that STOKED Core Values are evident throughout every aspect of  programming, events, and activities 
• Lead a cohort of 15-20 middle or high school youth through a year-long afterschool STOKED Action sports program, meeting once or twice a week for two hours
• Develop and maintain relationships with students and youth participants to  energetically support recruitment, enrollment, retention, and attendance goals
• Support weekend surf, skate or snowboard programming as needed, but at least twice during each season
• Encourage enrollment, youth attendance, and retention in all programs 
• Develop thoughtful weekly lesson plans on skateboarding, board build/design or brand design based on the STOKED Framework for Success, rooted in STOKED Core Values, data, and evidence-based best practices
• Support Program Managers in collecting program data (quantitative and qualitative), artifacts, and media content 
• Meet regularly with Program Managers and attend regular meetings with other Coaches, staff members, and consultants for training and professional development
• Commit to using restorative practices to promote a unified community of learners steeped in social emotional learning and the assumption of positive intent
• Possess and continuously demonstrate a growth mindset, a bias towards action, and receptive to feedback and growth opportunities 
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned