Expectations of ISS-AP Coaches
- The role of an ISS-AP Coach is to guide and facilitate growth within each afterschool program assigned. An ISS-AP Coach does not complete work products for a program, but rather works with the program director or team to guide a process in which work is completed and systemic growth is reached.
- ISS-AP Coaches will have extensive knowledge within the area they are providing support or technical assistance. See full RFP for details.
- ISS-AP Coaches will provide support to multiple afterschool programs interested in an extended exploration of the same topic, or technical assistance to an individual program. Track I ISS-AP strands typically involve 6 – 8 afterschool programs.
- ISS-AP Coaches are expected to dedicate approximately 30 hours per year in supporting programs if involved in Track I services. Total hours contracted for Track II individualized coaching varies and is based upon the level of service requested.
- Track I ISS-AP Coaches are contracted for a four to six week period and are expected to be available for consultation throughout that time period. A longer timeframe may be allowable if the area of concentration necessitates such for program success to be realized.
- Track II ISS-AP Coaches are typically contracted for an extended period of time and are expected to be available for consultation throughout that time period.
- ISS-AP Coaches are expected to provide a minimum number of contact hours to each afterschool program they are contracted to work with.
- ISS-AP Coaches are expected to perform as part of the ISS-AP team and to participate in trainings, meetings, and conference calls throughout the year.
- ISS-AP Coaches work as independent contractors.
- Strong computer skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate via technology- e.g. wiki, webinars, etc.
- Travel throughout the state may be required.
