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Job Title:  Local Project Coordinator (LPC)

Specific AOR:  Belfast City Council 

Reports To:  Operations Team Leader

Location of Post:  Peace House, 224 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GE)

Status of Post: 100 hrs a month. Initially for 12 months with possible extension subject to funding.

Payment Rate:  £12.85 per hour

Overview

The Local Project Coordinator (LPC) is a full-time (sessional) operations professional that will be responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing all tasks related to the planning and delivery of PP-NI’s cross-community basketball/community relations programmes in a specified geographical area. 

Geographical area of responsibility

Belfast

Networking:

Develop delivery and funding relationships with local schools, sports, youth and church groups and with other local community organisations/centres and stakeholders (i.e. institutions e.g. PSNI, EA) that will facilitate:

• Recruitment of 5 new local coaches to deliver PP-NI programme in the Belfast area 
• Establish a local steering group
• Participant recruitment (including Twinings and CCL)

School Twinnings:

• Coordinate School Twinnings in close liaison with the Operations Team Leader:
  • Schedule/conduct initial meetings with school principals and/or coordinating teachers.
  • Arrange dates, times, and staff (including a lead coach) to facilitate sessions – identify, contact and confirm coaches for sessions via weekly email. 
  • Book and confirm all logistics for programs.
  • Dissemination and collection of paperwork, to include but not exclusively, participant registration sheets, attendance records, pre-programme and post-programme surveys.
  • Provide the Core Programming & Curriculum Specialist (CP&CS) with confirmed delivery details (dates, venues and coaches) for inclusion on annual/ semester twinning calendar.Will they just be passing the info to JF or will they be putting it on themselves
  • Contribute to  recruitment of new schools to the programme (assemblies / single ID taster sessions)
  • Contribute  the on-going review and revision of the School Twinning curricula with the CP&CS.

Cross Community League (CCL)

• Coordinate 4 Cross Community Leagues (north, south, east and west Belfast):
  • Programme promotion and participant recruitment (Juniors 9-11yrs and Seniors 11-14yrs).
  • Meet TBUC funder requirements to recruit 20 senior participants (11-14 yrs ) for each CCL (side of the city) to participate in 20 weeks CCL and  4 day Interface Games Camp and Flagship.
  • Logistics coordination for the 20-week programmes (venue, transport, and initial communication with parents).
  • Dissemination and collection of paperwork, to include but not exclusively; participant registration sheets, attendance records, pre-programme and post-programme surveys.
  • Contribute to on-going review and revision of the Cross Community League curricula with the CP&CS.

General Duties:

• To live into PeacePlayers core values (Seeing People as People; Inside Out Transformation and Culture of Collaboration) and culture statements.
• To act as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people with whom you work.
• Supporting delivery, including Community Relations facilitation as required.
• Assist with the planning and execution of annual tournaments planning and delivery (e.g. Jingle Ball and Summer Jam).
• Attend internal meetings: 

• Bi-weekly staff meetings 
• Bi-weekly operations meetings
• Blue-sky meetings
• Support and Supervision meetings
• Support and attendance at coaches training

• To undertake other such tasks as reasonably required for the benefit of the organisation

Project Coordinator – Belfast

Selection Criteria

PeacePlayers is seeking to recruit a Local Project Coordinator (LPC) for Belfast.

This is an open call, though PeacePlayers particularly welcomes applications from those who are currently registered as PeacePlayers coaches as well as to those that have served as a PeacePlayers coach in the past.  

Applications should be returned by 12 noon on Friday 23rd September.  There is no formal application form, rather candidates are asked to demonstrate and evidence in their written response how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined below.

Interviews for those shortlisted after this first stage of recruitment have provisionally been scheduled for the week commencing Monday 26th of September.

הצטרף לצוות שמאמין בכוחו של ספורט ומחויב בלהט ליצור עולם שליו ושוויוני יותר. East Middle PeacePlayers פועלת בישראל ובגדה המערבית מאז 2005 ,משתמשת במשחק הכדורסל כדי לאחד ולחנך קהילות ערביות ויהודיות.  התוכניות שלנו משרתות ילדים ונוער, בגילאי 6 עד 22 ,ומספקות לצעירים הזדמנות למעורבות ארוכת טווח, כשהם  גדלים משחקנים, למנהיגים ותומכים בשינוי חברתי חיובי בקהילות שלהם. PeacePlayers שואפת לשפר את היחסים  בין צעירים ערבים ויהודים והקהילות שלהם, לספק הזדמנויות לבניית מערכות יחסים, כמו גם מנהיגות ופיתוח מקצועי. 

East Middle PeacePlayers היא חלק מתנועה עולמית הפועלת בישראל/הגדה המערבית, דרום אפריקה, ארצות  הברית, צפון אירלנד, קפריסין ולאחרונה, רואנדה. PeacePlayers מפעילה מספר יוזמות גלובליות המפגישות ובונות  מיומנויות בקרב מנהיגי נוער מרחבי העולם באמצעות בעלי עניין של PeacePlayers ושותפים בינלאומיים. 

התרבות של PeacePlayers מונעת על ידי שלושה ערכי ליבה: ראיית אנשים כאנשים, טרנספורמציה מבפנים החוצה  ותרבות של שיתוף פעולה. 

למידע נוסף על International PeacePlayers ,אנא בקר באתר האינטרנט שלנו. org.peaceplayers.www://https להגשת מועמדות: נא לשלוח קורות חיים והצהרת עניין ל: org.peaceplayers@infome 

תקציר התפקיד 

מנהל הפרויקט של צפון ישראל אחראי על פיקוח והובלת פעילויות תכנית PeacePlayers במרכז הצפון. תחומי  הפעילות הנוכחיים כוללים בין היתר: בנימינה, פורדיס, מגל ומייסר. תפקיד זה עשוי לכלול בעתיד מיקומים נוספים  לכיוון דרום עד יפו וצפונה עד נהריה. מנהל הפרויקט יהיה אחראי על תכנון ופיקוח על פעילויות הנוער על פי התכנית  האופרטיבית, לרבות אימוני כדורסל, משחקים, מפגשים עם קבוצות תאומות, מפגשי חינוך לשלום, )פעילות ספורטיבית  וחינוכית ערבית-יהודית משותפת(, טורנירים, וכן מפגשים ומחנות אימונים עם לינה. לשם כך, מנהלי הפרויקט יהיו  אחראים על גיוס ופיקוח מאמנים מקומיים שיבצעו פעילויות. מנהל הפרויקט יעבוד בשיתוף פעולה הדוק עם צוות לאומי  המבצע תוכניות ברחבי ישראל והגדה המערבית. 

מיקום: מרכז וצפון הארץ )שטח ומרחוק(. הפעילות מתקיימת כיום ב: מחוז מנשה )מגל ומייסר, בנימינה ופורדיס( שעות עבודה: משרה חלקית, 25 שעות שבועיות 

תידרשו לנוכחות בשטח 3-2 פעמים בשבוע, כאשר הפעילויות מתקיימות בין השעות 00:20-00:13( בדרך כלל 00:15 עד 00:18 )ומדי פעם בימי שישי. עבודה אדמיניסטרטיבית תוכל להתבצע מרחוק לנוחיותך. 

אחריות 

• פיקוח על אסטרטגיית התוכנית, עיצוב ויישום בצפון ישראל 
• עבודה עם מנהל התכנית לפיתוח ויישום תכנית עבודה שנתית ותכנית מגירה לפי הצורך
• הקמת צוותים בבתי ספר/יישובים בצפון לפי תכנית שנתית 
• הקמה ומעקב אחר לוח השנה והתפוקות של התכנית, הבטחת התפוקות התפעוליות בהתאם לתכנית  השנתית )פעילויות ותכנית לימודים( 
• לפקח על איכות התוכנית ולבצע התאמות מתמשכות לשיפור 
• גיוס ופיקוח מאמנים מוסמכים מתאימים על פי נהלי משאבי אנוש )גיוס עובדים, דוחות שעות, פיקוח וכו'(
•  תיאום ותזמון פעילויות ולוגיסטיקה לפי תכנית תפעולית 
• משמש כאיש קשר ונציג עיקרי עם בתי ספר ערבים ויהודיים שותפים, מתנ”סים, מועצות אזוריות, הורים  ומועדונים, לרבות ביקורים בקהילות על בסיס קבוע 
• אחראי על פיקוח על הצוות המבצעי בצפון. לפקח על הביצועים ולספק משוב מתמשך. איסוף דוחות שעות,  מסמכי משאבי אנוש והגשה למחלקת הכספים 
• עבודה מול מנהל התכנית להבטחת רכש והפצה מתאימים של ציוד, מדים וכו’. 
• איסוף טפסי הרשמה, דפי נוכחות, דמי השתתפות ועוד ורישום נתונים לפי מדיניות ארגונית 
• ביצוע הזנת נתונים של נוכחות המשתתפים על בסיס חודשי 
• סיוע בניטור והערכה )כלומר ניהול סקר שנתי( 
• הקפדה על עמידה בהנחיות Covid-19 הנאכפות על ידי משרד הבריאות ו-ME-PP. 
• מעקב אחר תוכניות מגירה ותמיכה בהן כנדרש כדי שהארגון יוכל לעמוד בהתחייבויותיו כלפי שותפים. 
• עדכון טבלת פעילות על בסיס שבועי, תוך הבטחת התקדמות לעבר יעדים תפעוליים 
• איסוף נוכחות והזנת נתונים למערכת הנתונים האירגונית על בסיס חודשי 
• השתתפות בפגישות קבועות עם בעלי עניין מקומיים, הצוות הלאומי והצוות העולמי ברוח שיתופית. מנהל הפרויקט/מתאם ידווח למנכ”ל ויתייעץ לעתים קרובות עם מנהל התכנית בנושאים הקשורים לתכנות. כישורים/דרישות: 
• הזדהות עם ערכי הליבה והשליחות של PeacePlayers 
• מעל 3 שנות ניסיון בעבודת תיאום עם בני נוער או בתוכניות דומות 
• יחסי אנוש גבוהים  
• רקע לימודי באחד מהתחומים הבאים מהווה יתרון: חינוך, יישוב סכסוכים, ניהול מלכ”ר, ניהול ספורט, ארגון  קהילתי, הנחיה ועוד. 
• ניסיון/הסמכה באימון – יתרון 
• התמצאות גבוהה בשפה עברית ו/או ערבית; אנגלית היא יתרון 
• בעל מוטיבציה עצמית 
• כישורי ארגון ופתרון בעיות 
• אפשרות נסיעה עם רכב אישי – יתרון 
• יכולת עבודה בשעות אחר הצהריים/ערב ולעיתים בימי שישי 

عرض عمل 

مدير م – وسط / شمال إرسائيل رش منسق / وع 

ي رشق األوسط فالي فإرسائيل والضفة الغربية منذ عام 2005 ، باستخدام لعبة كرة السلة لتوحيد وتعليم المجتمعات العربية واليهودية. تخدم برامجنا  

ا ومساواةًسالمرانضم إىل فريق يؤمن بقوة الرياضة ومتحمس لخلق عالم أكث . تعمل منظمة PeacePlayers 

اوح أعمارهم ب ي راألطفال والشباب الذين تث 6 و 22 وقادة 

ا ، وتوفر للشباب فرصة للمشاركة طويلة األمد ، والنموكممثل ي ًعام 

مجتمعاتهمي  يب فيع اإليجاودعم التغي ثاالجتما . يسىع برنامج PeacePlayers 

العالقات ب ي  لتحس ي الشباب العرب واليهود  ن يومجتمعاتهم ، لتوف ثفرص لبناء العالقات ، كذلك تعلم القيادة والتطوير المه . ي هو جزء من حركة عالمية تعمل ف / الضفة الغربية ، جنوب إفريقيا ،الواليات المتحدة  

إرسائيل PeacePlayers Middle East 

المهارات ب ي  نيتجمع وتبرنيا من المبادرات العالمية الًعدد 

ي رواندا فً،ايرلندا الشمالية وق ثص ومؤخرا . يدير PeacePlayers 

رشكاء الدولي ي وال . 

ي القادة الشباب من جميع أنحاء العالم من خالل أصحاب المصلحة ف PeacePlayers 

تستند ثقافة PeacePlayers إىل ثالث قيم أساسية: رؤية الشخصكأنسان، التحول والتغي ثمن الداخل إىل الخار ، وثقافة  التعاون. 

ر لمزيد من المعلومات حول International PeacePlayers نت 

، ير ج زيارة موقعنا عىل اإلنث .  

https://www.peaceplayers.org 

للتقديم: ير ج إرسال الس ثة الذاتية وبيان االهتمام إىل: org.peaceplayers@infome 

ملخص العمل 

يف . تشمل مجاالت النشاط الحالية: بنيامينا ،فورديس وماغال وميش. المستقبل مواقع إضافية باتجاه الجنوب اىل يافا 

ي شمال إرسائ  

ررس مدير الم اف وقيادة أنشطة برنامج رشوع ف 

يل مسؤول عن اإل PeacePlayers شمال البالد 

ي قد يشمل هذا الدورفً وشمالها اىل نهاريا. عن التخطيط واإل 

 يىل ، بما فا لل ثنامج التشغيًررساف عىل أنشطة الشباب وفقذلك تدريب كرة السلة ، العاب ، لقاءات مع الفرق المختلطة ، لقاءات تعليم السالم ، )األنشطة الرياضية والتعليمية العربية 

رشوع مسؤوال 

يسيكون مدير الم كةراليهودية المشث ( ، بطوالت وكذلك لقاءات ومعسكرات تدريب مع اإلقامة. لفعل ذلك ، سيكو عن 

ن مديرو الم رشوع مسؤول ي  

الذين سينفذون األنشطةالمحلي ي واإلررساف عىل المدرب ي  

رشوع بشكل وثيق مع فريق مح يىل تعي ي . ينفذ ال ث  

سيعمل مدير الم امج   النشاطات حاليا تتم ف: منطقة منشيه )ماغال ومايزر ، بنيامينا ، فورديس( 

ي جميع أنحاء إرسائيل والضفة الغربية ف . ي  

يف (.  

الموقع: مركز وشمال البالد ) الميدان وعن بعد 

ي ساعة ف 

ي ساعات العمل:  

ًوأحيان .  

بدوام جزب 25 األسبوع 

 مرات ف 00:13 و 00:20 ا أيام الجمعة 

الميداني طلب منك حضورفُ 

ي الساعةاألسبوع ، مع إجراء األنشطة ب ي2-3 سي يمكن القيام بالعمل اإلداري عن بعد حسب راحتك. 

المسئولية: 

 اتيجية ال ثنامج وتصميمه وتنفيذه فاإلررساف عىل اسث ر 

ي • شمال إرسائيل •العمل مع مدير ال ثنامج لوضع وتنفيذ خطة عمل سنوية وخطة طوارئ حسب الحاجة  تشكيل فرق ف / مجتمعات الشمال وفق خطة سنوية 

ي • مدارس 

ًج التشغيلية وفق )األنشطة و المناهج  

إنشاء ومتابعة الجدول الزم ا للخطة السنوية ن ي • ومردود او نتائج ال ثنامج ، وضمان النتائ الدراسية(

• مراقبة جودة ال ثنامج وإجراء التعديالت الالزمة واالستمرارية للتحس ي

ررس االستقدام واإل ) اف ، معتمدين وفق إجراءات الموارد البمؤهل ي ررساف عىل مدرب ي  

، تقارير بالساعة ، إموظف ي تعي ي  

رش • ية إلخ( 

• تنسيق وجدولة األنشطة واللوجستيات وفق خطة تشغيلية 
  

رش • يكة العربية واليهودية والمراكز االجتماعية والمجالس اإلقليمية وأولياء األمور يس مع المدارس الالعملكحلقة وصل وممثل رئي 

ي ذلك زيارات إىل المجتمعات عىل أساس منتظم والنوادي ، بما ف 

• مسؤولية  

ي ف . مراقبة األداء وتقديم مالحظات مستمرة. تحصيل التقارير بالساعة وو ثائق رشية وتقديمها إىل دائرة الماليةالموارد الب 

اإل الشمال ررساف عىل الفريق التشغي 

يىل ● 

للمعدات والزي الرسرشاء والتوزي ع المناسب ي العمل مع مدير ال ثنامج لضمان ال . 

يم • وما إىل ذلك 

االشث ر 

• تحصيل استمارات التسجيل وصفحات الحضور ورسوم اك والمزيد وتسجيل البيانات حسب السياسة التنظيمية ض • ين عىل أساس شهريالقيام بإدخال بيانات الحا 

 المساعدة ف )أي إجراء مسح سنوي( 

ي • المراقبة والتقييم 

• ضمان االمتثال إلرشادات Covid-19 المطبقة من قبل وزارة الصحة و ME-PP. 

اماتها تجاه الرن تتمكن المنظمة من الوفاء بالث ر تضاء ح . 

رش •مراقبة خطط الطوارئ ودعمها حسب االق كاء يع • ، مع ضمان التقدم نحو األهداف التشغيليةتحديث جدول النشاط عىل أساس أسبو 

• جمع الحضور وإدخال البيانات إىل نظام بيانات المؤسسة عىل أساس شهري 

اجتماعات منتظمة مع أصحاب المصلحة المحلي ي ي  

يم المشاركة ف بروح تعاونية 

لفريق المح يىل . والفريق العال 

• وا 
  

ي •سيقدم مدير / كث ثمن األحيان مع مدير ال ثنامج بشأن القضايا منسق الم رشوع تقاريره إىل الرئيس التنفيذي وسيتشاورفالمتعلقة بال ثمجة. المهارات / المتطلبات: 

ي • السالممماثلة مع القيم الجوهرية ورسالة الع ن . 

رأكث 3 تنسيق العمل مع الشباب أو ال ثامج المماثلةي سنوات من الخ ثة ف . 

• من 
• عالقات إنسانية عالية. 

أحد المجاالت التالية م ث ي تعد الخلفية التعليمية ف : اعات ، االدارة غ ثالهادفة للربح ، ادارة الرياضة ، تنظيم التعليم ، حل الث المجتمع واالرشاد والمزيد. 

• ة 

 ف – ة 

م ث  

ية م ث أو العربية ؛ اللغة اإلنجل ث  

ي •الخ ثة / الشهادة التدريب 

يىل • باللغة الع ثية وإتقان عا / ة •دوافع ذاتية 

• المهارات التنظيمية وحل المشكالت 

م ث  

• امكانية السفر بمركبة شخصية – ة 

ًالمساء وأحيانا

Join a team that believes in the power of sport and is passionately committed to creating a  more peaceful and equitable world. PeacePlayers Middle East has been working in Israel  and the West Bank since 2005, using the game of basketball to unite and educate Arab and  Jewish communities. Our programs serve children and youth, ages 6 to 22 years old,  providing young people an opportunity for long-term engagement, as they grow from  players, into leaders and advocates for positive social change in their communities.  PeacePlayers seeks to improve relationships between Arab and Jewish young people and  their communities, providing opportunities for relationship building, as well as leadership  and professional development. 

PeacePlayers Middle East is part of a global movement which operates in Israel/West Bank,  South Africa, United States, Northern Ireland, Cyprus and most recently, Rwanda.  PeacePlayers operates a number of global initiatives that bring together and build skills  among youth leaders from around the world through PeacePlayers stakeholders and  international partners.  

PeacePlayers’ culture is driven by three core values: seeing people as people, inside-out  transformation and culture of collaboration.  

For more information about PeacePlayers International, please visit our website.  https://www.peaceplayers.org 

To apply: Please send your CV and statement of interest to:  

infome@peaceplayers.org with the subject line: Project Coordinator/Manager – Central/Northern Israel

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Project Manager for Northern Israel is responsible for overseeing and leading  PeacePlayers program activities in central Northern Israel. Current areas of operation  include, but are not limited to: Binyamina, Furadis, Maagal and Mesier. In the future, this  post may include additional locations as far south as Jaffa and as far north as Naariyah. The  Project Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing youth activities according  to the operational plan, including basketball practices, games, twinning sessions, peace  education sessions, (joint Arab-Jewish athletic and educational activities), tournaments, as  well as occasional overnight retreats and camps. To this end, the Project Managers will be  responsible for recruiting and supervising local coaches who will implement activities. The  Project Manager will work in close collaboration with a national team who is implementing  programs throughout Israel and the West Bank. 

Location: Central and Northern Israel (field and remote). Activities currently take place in:  Menashe Region (Magal and Meiser, Binyamina and Furadis) 

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week 

You will be required to be present in the field 2-3 times per week, with activities taking place  between the hours of 13:00 to 20:00 and occasionally on Fridays. Administrative work  conducted remotely at your convenience.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Overseeing program strategy, design, and implementation in the North of Israel  
• Working with the Program Director to develop and implement a yearly work plan  and a contingency plan as needed 
• Establishing teams in the North schools/communities according to annual plan  
• Setting up and tracking the program calendar and outputs, ensuring operational outputs are met according to annual plan (activities and curriculum)
• Monitor program quality and make continuous adaptations to improve  
• Recruiting and supervising appropriate certified coaches according to the human resource procedures (hiring, time sheets, supervision etc.)
• Coordinating and scheduling activities and logistics according to operational plan  
• Serving as the main contact and representative with partnering Arab and Jewish  schools, community centers, regional councils, parents and clubs, including visits to  communities on a regular basis 
• Responsible for supervising the operational staff in the North. Supervise  performance and provide on-going feedback. Collect timesheets, human resource  documentation and submit to the Finance department 
• Working with the Program Director to ensure appropriate procurement and  distribution of equipment, uniforms etc. 
• Collecting registration forms, attendance sheets, participation fees etc. and  recording data according to organizational policies 
• Conducting data entry for youth attendance on a monthly basis 
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation (i.e. administering annual survey)  
• Ensure adherence to Covid-19 guidelines enforced by the Ministry of Health and  PP-ME. 
• Follow and support contingency plans as required so that the organization can meet  its obligations to partners. 
• Update operations chart on a weekly basis, ensuring progress toward operational  goals 
• Collect attendance and enter data to database on a monthly basis  
• Participation in regular meetings with local stakeholders, the national team and the  global team with a collaborative spirit. 

The Project Manager/Coordinator will report to the Managing Director, and will consult  frequently with the Program Director on matters related to programming.  

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• Identification with PeacePlayers mission and core values 
• 3+ years of experience coordinating youth or similar programs 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Educational background in one of the following fields is an asset: education,  conflict resolution, non-profit management, sports management, community  organizing, facilitation etc. 
• Coaching experience/certification is an asset 
• Strong Hebrew language and/or Arabic language skills; English is an asset  
• Self-motivated 
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills 
• Ability to travel with personal vehicle is an asset 
• Ability to work afternoon/evenings and occasional Fridays

• القدرة عىل العمل بعد الظهر / أيام الجمعة

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Established in 2001, PeacePlayers is a peacebuilding nonprofit organization that uses sport as a vehicle to unite, educate and inspire young people living in divided communities. Based on the premise that “children who play together can learn to live together,” PeacePlayers has become a worldwide leader in the use of sport to build a more peaceful world, reaching more than 75,000 youth in 15 countries. 

By offering equitable basketball programming, peace education, leadership development, and professional training, PeacePlayers challenges the status quo of hatred and fear that grips societies in conflict – making cross-community cooperation desirable and giving young people practical skills to deal with conflict and grow into advocates for peace in their communities. The organization operates year-round programs in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland, and Cyprus, internationally. Domestically programming is in five major US cities Baltimore, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

PeacePlayers believes that basketball has the power to be a catalyst for change. We achieve this by using the game of basketball to bridge divides, create equitable opportunities, and develop youth leaders. 

The aftermath of redlining is still felt in communities of color in the city of Baltimore today. Studies show that Baltimore has the lowest rate of mobility out of poverty in the country, a statistic tied directly to education as much as it is economic opportunity. Neighborhoods that are less than 50 percent African American receive nearly four times the investment of neighborhoods that are over 85 percent African American. Low-poverty neighborhoods receive one and a half times the investment of high-poverty neighborhoods. 

PeacePlayers engages youth within these communities in different quadrants of the city by providing access to sports-based after-school programming led by committed and effective local coaches grounded in leadership development and peace education. Youth develop the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that enhance their ability to reduce conflict in positive ways and emerge from the program as leaders uniting the different quadrants of Baltimore. Ultimately, our goal is to create youth-led strategies to bridge societal divides and be the catalyst for institutional and structural change within the city.

Our programming consists of: 

Summer Camp 

PeacePlayers offers an 8-week basketball summer camp for youth ages 10-18. Summer programming is a combination of basketball skills development and experiential learning activities. Summer camp serves as an added enrichment program for youth that allows them to experience the best of our basketball and leadership programming 

Peace League 

Peace League is an after-school leadership through sports program serving youth ages 8-13. Peace League creates a safe space for youth to have fun and build friendships with peers across community divides, as well as opportunities to access positive, caring role models in their coaches. Peace League is offered in the Fall (September through December) and Spring (February through June). Sessions, which take place 1-2 times a week, include a combination of leadership workshops and basketball drills. Cities also host Twinning events that bring together youth in the Peace League program. 

Leadership Development 

The Leadership Development Program is a community-based program that serves youth ages 14-18 with the goal of equipping them to be leaders in their communities. Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants walk through a more in-depth PeacePlayers’ peace education curriculum. The four pillars of the LDP are basketball skill development, personal development, experiential learning, and community service. LDP provides opportunities to mentor younger participants, access caring adult role models, and resources to support their personal development and academic goals. 

We are looking for two passionate Youth Development Basketball Coaches to support our programming needs as we return to play this 2021 -2022 academic school year. As a PeacePlayers coach, you will help create fun, on-the-court experiences for Baltimore youth. You will also join a global community of coaches who are passionate about the power of sport to break down barriers and unite communities all over the world. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Build relationships with youth, school representatives, and other community stakeholders 
• Represent PeacePlayers in a positive and professional manner at all times 
• Assist PeacePlayers Program Coordinator in planning, organizing & executing all summer camp & fall programming activities and curriculum. 
• Lead basketball sessions at select parks & gyms in East & West Baltimore 
• Coaches are expected to arrive 30 minutes before camp sessions begin
• Available to attend onboarding sessions (TBA) 
• Available to attend all virtual meetings, yearly trainings, and coaches summits 
• Available to support some evening and weekend sessions as necessary
• Other duties as specified by PeacePlayers Baltimore Director and/or Coordinator 
• Adhere to PeacePlayers United States COVID-19 regulations and local guidelines 
• Adhere to PeacePlayers United States US Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and complete abuse prevention and concussion training 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Passion for the PeacePlayers mission 
• Demonstrated passion for using sport as a tool for social change 
• Knowledge of and/or experience in sports-based youth development philosophy
• Personal sporting experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred 
• You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and you pride yourself on being a team player 

The Youth Development Basketball Coach position is a part-time position for approx. 12-16 hours per week. Compensation for this position is $16-$20 per hour 

The Youth Development Basketball Coach position will be based in Baltimore, Maryland 

To apply for this position, please email a resume and cover letter to 

cnwagbo@peaceplayers.org with the subject header “Youth Development Basketball Coach – Baltimore” 

It is the policy of PeacePlayers to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. PeacePlayers evaluates all candidates on a merit basis.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Established in 2001, PeacePlayers is a peacebuilding nonprofit organization that uses  sport as a vehicle to unite, educate and inspire young people living in divided communities. Based on the premise that “children who play together can learn to live together,” PeacePlayers has become a worldwide leader in the use of sport to build a more peaceful world, reaching more than 75,000 youth in 15 countries. 

By offering equitable basketball programming, peace education, leadership development and professional training, PeacePlayers challenges the status quo of  hatred and fear that grips societies in conflict – making cross-community cooperation desirable and giving young people practical skills to deal with conflict and grow into ambassadors for peace in their communities. The organization operates year-round  programs in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland and Cyprus, internationally and Baltimore, MD, Brooklyn, NY, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI and Los Angeles, CA in the United States. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

In January of 2017, PeacePlayers launched a new partnership with Nike to bring  PeacePlayers’ proven model of uniting communities through sport to the U.S. This  partnership will help mobilize young people across the United States who will show that  if you can play together, you can live together. 

PeacePlayers – Detroit will be hiring two Youth Development Program Coaches (P.C.) to support PeacePlayers’ efforts to run sport-based community programming in Detroit, Michigan. The PC position will be part-time (approx. 15-20 hours per week) and report directly to PeacePlayers Detroit Program Manager. The PC will be responsible  for leading in-person programming at PeacePlayers’ partner schools & community centers (could also be virtual via zoom if needed). The PC position will last for PeacePlayers 2022 fiscal year (Fall 2021-Fall 2022) with the ability to renew on an  annual basis. 

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, PeacePlayers coaches will be required to wear masks. Coaches who are not vaccinated will be required to take weekly Covid-Test and provide proof of negative results every Monday morning by 10:00 am EST.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Plan and facilitate weekly middle school and high school programming in line with PeacePlayers values and mission
• Assist program coordinator(s) as necessary
• Work with staff to create fun and educational sessions.
• Assist with planning and facilitating monthly Saturday events
• Enter weekly attendance data for the team
• Attend 1.5 hr. weekly coaches meeting (typically Monday afternoons) • Coaches will work in either Southwest, Brightmoor or the Cody Rouge Neighborhood
• Work hours will be primarily after school hours (2:00 – 6:00 PM) during the week with monthly weekend programming on Saturday’s (10:00 am – 1:00 pm) • Build relationships with youth, school representatives, and other community stakeholders 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Intimate knowledge of the local basketball environment
• Clear understanding of how basketball can be used to teach life skills • Demonstrated passion for using sport as a tool for social change • Knowledge of and/or experience in sport-based youth development philosophy • Personal sporting experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred • 1-2 year experience in youth coaching preferred
• Ability to work independently

The Program Coach position is a part-time position for approx. 20 hours per week. The Program Coach position will be based in Detroit, MI 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.‘

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Established in 2001, PeacePlayers is a peacebuilding nonprofit organization that  uses sport as a vehicle to unite, educate and inspire young people living in divided  communities. Based on the premise that “children who play together can learn to  live together,” PeacePlayers has become a worldwide leader in the use of sport to  build a more peaceful world, reaching more than 75,000 youth in 15 countries. 

By offering equitable basketball programming, peace education, leadership  development and professional training, PeacePlayers challenges the status quo of  hatred and fear that grips societies in conflict – making cross-community  cooperation desirable and giving young people practical skills to deal with conflict  and grow into advocates for peace in their communities. The organization  operates year-round programs in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland,  and Cyprus, internationally and Baltimore, MD, Brooklyn, NY, Detroit, MI, Chicago,  IL, Los Angeles, CA in the United States. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

PeacePlayers believes that basketball has the power to be a catalyst for change. We achieve this by using the game of basketball to bridge divides, create equitable opportunities, and to develop youth leaders.

In Brooklyn, PeacePlayers works in Brownsville, a community with so much potential yet experiences systemic inequities that affect the life outcomes of youth. Due to gun and gang violence, many Brownsville youth do not feel safe in housing developments where they do not reside. These divides also create barriers for Brownsville youth, limiting their ability to fully access resources to pursue their highest potential. 

PeacePlayers Brooklyn aims to bridge the divide in Brownsville by creating safe spaces through the game of basketball for young people to build relationships and become leaders and advocates for their community. Since launching in 2017, PeacePlayers Brooklyn has reached over 350 youth, creating a supportive environment for them to develop as a network of young leaders. 

We are looking for passionate Youth Development Basketball Coaches to support our programming needs as we return to play this school year. As a PeacePlayers coach, you will help create fun, on the court experiences for Brownsville youth. You will also join a global community of coaches who are passionate about the power of sport to break down barriers and to unite communities all over the world. 

PeacePlayers programs are offered on a year-round basis that includes three seasons — Fall, Spring, and Summer. Programming takes place during after school hours (between 2pm and 8pm) and on some weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Build relationships with youth, school representatives, and other community stakeholders 
• Represent PeacePlayers in a positive and professional manner at all times 
• Assist PeacePlayers Program Manager in the planning and delivery of PeacePlayers Girls and Boys middle school programming 
• Support co-coaches on leading basketball sessions, facilitating leadership workshops on PeacePlayers core values curriculum 
• Coaches are expected to arrive 15 minutes before sessions begin
• Available to support some evening and weekend sessions as necessary
• Other duties as specified by PeacePlayers Brooklyn leadership

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be available Monday – Friday from 2 – 6 PM and/or Wednesday & Thursday 4 – 6 PM 
• Passion for the PeacePlayers mission 
• Demonstrated passion for using sport as a tool for social change
• Knowledge of and/or experience in sports-based youth development philosophy
• Personal sporting experience at the high school or collegiate level preferred 
• You are not afraid to roll up your sleeves and you pride yourself on being a teamplayer 
• As per New York City Covid-19 mandate, in order to enter gyms and schools you must be fully vaccinated and provide proof 

The Youth Development Basketball Coach position is a part-time position for approx. 10-12 hours per week. Compensation for this position is negotiable. 

The Youth Development Basketball Coach position will be based in Brooklyn, New York 

Please email a cover letter & resume to apply@peaceplayers.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  

It is the policy of PeacePlayers to provide equal employment opportunities to all  individuals regardless of age, gender, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual  orientation, marital status, physical ability, or any other legally protected basis. 

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW 

Established in 2001, PeacePlayers is a peacebuilding nonprofit organization that uses sport as a vehicle to unite, educate and inspire young people living in divided communities. Based on the premise that “children who play together can learn to live together,” PeacePlayers has become a worldwide leader in the use of sport to build a more peaceful world, reaching more than 75,000 youth in 15 countries. 

By offering equitable basketball programming, peace education, leadership development, and professional training, PeacePlayers challenges the status quo of hatred and fear that grips societies in conflict – making cross-community cooperation desirable and giving young people practical skills to deal with conflict and grow into advocates for peace in their communities. The organization operates year-round programs in the Middle East, South Africa, Northern Ireland, and Cyprus, internationally. Domestically programming is in five major US cities Baltimore, Brooklyn, Detroit, Chicago, and Los Angeles. 

Systemic inequality in the U.S. breeds a lack of opportunity and creates community divisions. BIPOC Americans face inequity and disparity in every facet of life: economic, education, health and involvement in the criminal justice system. Through high quality sport programming, peace education, and leadership development opportunities, PeacePlayers is building a network of youth leaders who are coming together locally, nationally, and globally to build a more peaceful and equitable society. 

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION 

PeacePlayers believes that basketball has the power to be a catalyst for change. We achieve this by using the game of basketball to bridge divides, create equitable opportunities, and develop youth leaders. 

The Program Manager will support PeacePlayers efforts to run sports-based community programming in Los Angeles, California and specifically Watts and South LA by offering year-round basketball programming for youth ages 8-18. The Program Manager will report to the Director of PeacePlayers Los Angeles. 

Summer Camp 

PeacePlayers offers an 8-week basketball summer camp for youth ages 10-18. Summer programming is a combination of basketball skills development and experiential learning activities. Summer camp serves as an added enrichment program for youth that allows them to experience the best of our basketball and leadership programming

Peace League 

Peace League is an after-school leadership through sports program serving youth ages 8-13. Peace League creates a safe space for youth to have fun and build friendships with peers across community divides, as well as opportunities to access positive, caring role models in their coaches. Peace League is offered in the Fall (September through December) and Spring (February through June). Sessions, which take place 1-2 times a week, include a combination of leadership workshops and basketball drills. Cities also host Twinning events that bring together youth in the Peace League program. 

Leadership Development (LDP) 

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a community-based program that serves girls ages 14-18 with the goal of equipping them to be leaders in their communities. LDP participants walk through a more in-depth PeacePlayers’ peace education curriculum. The four pillars of the LDP are basketball skill development, personal development, experiential learning, and community service. LDP provides opportunities to mentor younger participants, and access caring adult role models, and resources to support their personal development and academic goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Lead the implementation of all Los Angeles PeaceLeague programming activities; including weekly leadership and basketball sessions, Peace Education sessions, community service projects, and field trips 
• Collaborate with City Director, Senior Program Manager and local network to implement youth basketball programming 
• Run programming that focuses first and foremost on creating fun, safe spaces for youth to grow as people and secondly, improving basketball skills. Supervise, lead training sessions, support, and empower coaches 
• Assist Los Angeles Director in prospecting local funders and identifying key partnerships to support program growth 
• Lead in the recruitment and retention strategy of program participants in PeaceLeague
• Build and maintain relationships across a variety of stakeholders (schools, community orgs, volunteers, coaches, nonprofits, etc.) 
• Support implementation of neighborhood and city-based events 
• Coordinate training sessions and workshops for local network 
• Oversee the collection of necessary data, testimonials, and other information to assess program success 
• Manage and capture social media content for local, national, and global platforms 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 2-5 years experience in community development or a youth-serving organization 
• 2-3 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school or collegiate level preferred
• Growth mindset and entrepreneurial attitude
• Demonstrated passion for using sport as a tool for social change; knowledge of sport-based youth development philosophy 
• Demonstrated dedication with the ability to oversee projects from origin through execution
•  ntimate knowledge of the local community 
• Proven ability to build relationships across a variety of sectors 
• Experience in group facilitation and/or training preferred – especially with youth and young adults 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team 
• Occasional weekend, late afternoon, and evening hours. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Formats a variety of documents, reports, charts, slide presentations, and graphics consistent with the organization’s style guide 
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred 

The Program Manager position is a full-time salaried position with benefits, including health insurance and an employer retirement plan contribution program. Starting salary range of $50k – 60k/annually based on experience. 

The Program Manager position will be based in Los Angeles, California. 

To apply for this position please email resume and inquiry to eunrau@peaceplayers.org.