Coach Kickoff is Aug. 29th. RSVP on our Coach Training Page.
Whether you are a writing coach or soccer coach, a veteran teacher or just getting started, we are so happy to have you on our team! Check out our resources below to learn more about your role as a DC SCORES Coach.
DC SCORES empowers youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.
We were founded by a D.C. public school teacher, and we are deeply invested in the neighborhoods where we work. We have faith in the power of young people to create change through sports, the arts, and service.
Check out our website to learn more about who we are and how it works.
All new coaches must submit a brief survey to apply so that we can get to know you and follow up accordingly!
Get to know our program in photos! See the impact you can make on young people in DC... or as we call them: Poet-Athletes!
Where can I find...?
You are currently on the Coach Resource Center, known as the CRC (coach.dcscores.org), your hub for all coach things DC SCORES.
Click on each resource to learn more.
This resource in English and Spanish is meant for existing coaches and school admin to share when recruiting coaches.
PDF for print or download | Canva link to share
Understand your role! Read the Job Description by clicking the link above or scrolling down.
Complete this DC SCORES Coach/Student Recruitment Interest form.
Click to find out what you need to do to become a coach.
Complete Coach Agreement and payment paperwork.
Complete Background check (if not employed by a DCPS or Charter School).
Update Payment Details in RAMP.com, when prompted.
Attend Coach Training
Access Team's Site Workbook.
Add information to Team Planning Sheet in Site Workbook.
Click to fill out our coach agreement before your first day of coaching. Coaches must complete a new coach agreement each school year.
Click the link above to learn how to complete your DCPS Background Check.
Submit your DCPS Background check by emailing us (at s u p p o r [email protected] - no spaces)
Once you complete your coach agreement, you will be manually emailed an invitation to RAMP.COM to input your direct deposit information. This is how we pay you! Read our Payment & Paperwork FAQ for more information.
Find things like the Coach Handbook, Coach FAQ, and much more!
DC SCORES trainings are required and paid. View upcoming training dates, catch up on past trainings, or revisit materials on our Coach Training page.
What we do. Learn about our history, impact, and year-round events.
How does it work? See our Program FAQ and breakdown for each program on our Family Resource Center:
Hear directly from our staff, coaches, and poet-athletes.
Watch poet-athletes perform on the big stage at poetry slam! Just 5 minutes will brighten your day!
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