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Summer UACS SFH Coach (Cross-Grade Sports

Position Number: 7051148
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Summer UACS SFH Coach (Cross-Grade Sports

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title
Summer UACS SFH Coach (Cross-Grade Sports

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary
The UACS Coach for Cross-Grade Sports (CGS) supports a full-day summer program (Monday-Friday, approximately 9:00 AM-4:00 PM) that uses sports as a vehicle for youth development, leadership, and community engagement. This role centers on coaching and developing high school student leaders (grades 9-12) as they mentor and support elementary and middle school students within our University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) in West Philadelphia.

Job Description

Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.

The Netter Center's university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem-solving. UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students. The Netter Center UACS implements summer enrichment and youth employment programs for West Philadelphia children and youth.

The CGS Coach operates within a cross-grade leadership model, collaborating closely with Penn student coaches to support a structured pipeline of youth leadership development. In this model, the CGS Coach and Penn student coaches together mentor and prepare high school students to be leaders in the community, and the high school students, in turn, lead and support programming for younger students (K-5). The CGS Coach provides oversight, guidance, and development across all levels, ensuring a cohesive, supportive, and growth-oriented experience for all participants.

The role is PHYSICAL and integrates structured sports programming with intentional development in leadership, social-emotional learning (SEL), and professional skills, fostering a positive, inclusive environment where students grow as leaders, mentors, and teammates.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate daily sports-based programming for K-8 students within a structured summer camp environment
Coach and develop high school students as mentors and leaders working with younger participants
Collaborate with Penn student coaches to implement and strengthen the cross-grade leadership model
Provide oversight, feedback, and support to ensure high-quality coaching across all levels of the program
Design and lead engaging activities that integrate sports, team-building, and social-emotional learning
Support leadership development sessions focused on communication, teamwork, accountability, and personal growth
Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that promotes positive youth development
Contribute to programming that incorporates career exploration, professional skills, and leadership identity development

Compliance Requirements:

Once or while you are completing the University of Pennsylvania onboarding process, you will need to complete additional documents that are largely required by Netter Center funders.

Act 168 UPENN Misconduct Form
Mandated Reporter Training - staff can be paid for the time to complete this once hired.
Signed Confidentiality Statement
National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)
UACS Staff Health Assessment - Please schedule a physical appointment with a medical professional and ask them to complete the form. This also requires a TB test result.
Signed Netter Center Media Release
University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Disclosure Statement

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma required, College degree preferred in early childhood education, education or social service fields
Experience: minimum of 3 years work experience with elementary-aged children and/or high school youth development programming
Ability to be excited and actively and constructively engage youth in a variety of activities

Knowledge of grade-level content, activities and curricula for students

Completion and passing of funder-required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances
Experience with working in School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations
Ability to be flexible and work on a team
Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
Punctual and regular attendance

Schedule:

Varies - some average of 35 - 37 hours/week Monday - Friday 9AM-4PM
ALL STAFF MUST complete background clearances and funder-required compliance documentation by May 22, 2026.
Required training on Penn's campus and at local West Phila. Public school sites from Monday 6/15/26 - Thursday 6/18/26 from 8:30AM - 4PM (Friday 6/19/26 the University is closed for Juneteenth holiday.)
There may be a virtual orientation session in early June, as schedules allow
The 6-week UACS Summer Enrichment Program runs from Monday 6/22/2026 - Friday 7/31/2026
- Punctual and consistent attendance is required for this program.

Compensation:

$18-22 per hour commensurate with experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Typically standing or walking

Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping

Typically bending, crouching, stooping

Occasionally lift 25lbs. or less

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range
$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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