COLLEGE BOUND ST. LOUIS
COLLEGE PREPARATION COACH
AMERICORPS JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Reports to:
College Preparation Coach
College Preparation Program Managers
College Bound St. Louis is an award-winning college preparation and persistence program. The
mission of College Bound is to provide promising high school students from under-resourced
backgrounds with the academic enrichment, social supports and life skills needed to succeed in
colleges and careers. Since our founding in 2006, we have succeeded in helping 100 percent of
our graduating seniors earn admission to a four-year college! We deliver our services with a fulltime staff of 18 and 23 AmeriCorps members. To learn more, please visit: www.collegeboundstl.org
Position Summary
College Preparation Coaches will work directly with high school students in hybrid teacher-mentoradvisor-counselor roles to support them in gaining access to college. While serving students inside
and outside of the classroom, coaches will implement a college preparation curriculum focused on
guiding students through college acceptance, and preparing them for college attendance.
Primary Responsibilities
Successfully implement college preparation curriculum:
 Fully understand College Bound curriculum and prepare thoroughly for implementation
 Adjust curriculum to meet individual classroom needs
 Create a classroom environment where students are inspired to learn and enjoy participating
 Design and lead after school/weekend community service events and cultural field trips
 Recruit students to participate in events
 Seek out and create relationship-building experiences
 Communicate with students regularly
 Conduct quarterly grade conferences
 Attend open houses/parent conferences/parent events
 Be present at school wide activities
 Collect quarterly grade reports and annual transcripts for students
 Conduct pre and post tests
Skills and Qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree and experience working with youth
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Strong interpersonal, organizational and computer skills
 High energy, and enthusiastic with a strong belief that young people can succeed
 Prefer familiarity with college admissions process
 Prefer teaching experience, or experience facilitating groups of various sizes
 Driver’s license and automobile required to transport 2 or more students per week
 Must be committed to serve 40-50 hours a week
Benefits
 Living stipend
 Education Award of $5,700
 Health insurance
 Federal student loan deferment (AmeriCorps will pay back the accrued interest on loans
over that time)
 Possible Food Stamp (EBT) eligible
 Reimbursed mileage
 Professional development opportunities and trainings
Duration of Term of Service
August 1, 2015- July 31, 2016
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit College Bound’s website: http://www.collegeboundstl.org/jobopportunities/americorps-positions/ for more application details.
Applications must include all of the following:
 Cover letter
 Resume
 College Bound application
 Copy of college transcript (unofficial is fine)
Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis; however, positions are typically finalized by June.
Submit to: Volunteer@CollegeBoundSTL.org. Subject line: Preparation Coach Application.
Mailed correspondence may be sent to: College Bound, 110 North Jefferson, St. Louis, Missouri
63103. Please mark the envelope: Attention: Jeremy Brok