Senior Boot Camp Coaches Application

Become a Coach and help guide a student on the path towards a college education and community leadership!

Our mission is to guide high school seniors with positive and dedicated role models who will assist them through the daunting college and scholarship application process. Coaches are asked to work with high school seniors to proof-read personal statements and application essays, research scholarships, prepare for selection interviews, and finalize all items pertaining to the college onboarding process. We understand that volunteering is a big commitment and we value the time and dedication of each of our coaches. As a coach, you will be fully supported by the Senior Boot Camp Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator to ensure your success in working with your students!

Coach Guidelines and Objectives

Initial Requirements:

Be able to make 10 month commitment to the program.
Must be able to attend the workshop schedule from 10:30am to 2:00pm, one Saturday a month. (NOTE: Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the first few sessions will be conducted virtually. The schedule will be shared with you once you are approved as a coach.)
If absent for more than three (3) workshops, we will have to remove you from our coaching program.
Must be able to attend an initial Be A Leader coaching training in early August.
Pass background check (fingerprint clearance if necessary).
Be able to have transportation

On-going Requirements:
Attend monthly workshops to the SBC program.
Attend BALF sponsored Coach/Student activities or events.
Provide feedback to the BALF College Going Counselor regarding relationship with students.
Most importantly we ask our Coaches to be an active participant, be open to challenges, be a team player, and always be a leader!

Goals/Objectives of a SBC Coach:

Help a student recognize his/her educational potential in order to promote personal and academic success.
Be engaged in the activity and provide an opportunity for the mentee to be an active participant.
Set realistic expectations and goals for your mentee and make achievement fun.
Be an active listener.
Emphasize friendship over performance.
One-on-one time is essential

Helpful Suggestions:

Share personal stories and knowledge about college academic experiences with students
Remember birthdays and special events
Be aware of how your mentee is performing in school
Provide any other references to reading materials that are essential to the workshop
Overall Guidelines:
Be respectful of your fellow SBC coaches and students
This is not an authority role, so no assertive tone or actions
Be careful about personal information or issues that should not be shared
Respect the uniqueness and honor the integrity of your mentee and influence him/her through constructive feedback

Senior Boot Camp Coaches Application

Personal Information

First Name

MI

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Mobile Phone

E-mail

Employment Information

Employer

Occupation

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Length of Employment?

Education Information

Are you currently enrolled in a University/College?

Yes

No

University/College Currently Attending

Major

Minor (optional)

Expected Graduation Date

University/College Attended

Degree Earned

To Date

From Date

Please list any hobbies, talents, special interest that you wish to share:

References

Please provide two (2) references that you authorize us to contact to evaluate your qualifications as a Senior Boot Camp Coach

First Reference

First Name

MI

Last Name

Address Line 1

City

State

Phone

Email

Relationship to Applicant

Second Reference

First Name

MI

Last Name

Address Line 1

City

State

Phone

Email

Relationship to Applicant

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

YesNo

If yes please explain:

What makes you a good Senior Boot Camp Coach candidate?

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Eligibility Disclaimer: You will automatically be determined to be ineligible for our programs if you have ever been accused of, charged, or convicted of any form of child abuse. You may also be determined ineligible for our programs based on information resulting from background checks, including criminal background check, driving record check and other record checks required by local, state or federal law for volunteers working with youth.

By submitting this application and by checking this box, I affirm that the facts set forth in this application are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statement, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate release as a Be A Leader volunteer.

Agree

I agree to keep confidential the specifics of my discussions with my student/s, unless given permission to share this information with others. I am also encouraged to discuss any concerns I have about my coaching experience with the SBC Coordinator. The Be A Leader Foundation will maintain confidentiality unless a breach of confidentiality is necessary to maintain a student's or someone's personal safety.

Agree

I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I certify that all information provided as part of this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Agree

Electronic Signature: * Please type your First and Last Name

Contact Information