New Coaches
Welcome to DC SCORES!
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.
Who we are
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.
Ready to join?
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!
Coach Onboarding Checklist
Complete Coach Agreement and payment paperwork.
Complete Background check (if not employed by a DCPS or Charter School).
Access Team's Site Workbook.
Add information to Team Planning Sheet in Site Workbook.
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.
Understand your role! Read the Job Description by clicking the link above or scrolling down.
Fill out our coach contract before your first day of coaching.
Find out what you need to do to become a coach.
Click the link above to learn how to complete your DCPS Background Check.
Submit your DCPS Background check by emailing it to [email protected]
Find things like the Coach Handbook, Coach FAQ, and much more!
This resource is meant for existing coaches and school admin when recruiting coaches.
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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⬇️ DC SCORES After-School Coach Job Description ⬇️
