AmeriCorps Education Change Agent

About SailFuture Academy

The SailFuture Academy is a purposefully disruptive, private nonprofit high school in St. Petersburg, Florida. We believe that our work should be meaningful and purposeful. Our ideal candidate is passionate about SailFuture’s mission and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of impacted youth within our community.

Our mission is to empower at-risk students to achieve economic freedom and social mobility through character development and pragmatic, project-based learning. A SailFuture Academy AmeriCorps Education Change Agent has a unique opportunity to utilize real-world curriculum to teach students the skills, character, and knowledge necessary to navigate their life and career successfully.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop course materials aligned to objectives
• Engage students in meaningful learning experiences
• Establish meaningful relationships with students and families
• Serve as the primary parent contact and campus advisory leader for 10-15 students
• Submit daily behavior and assignment feedback for each student
• Develop student and family engagement activities

SailFuture is a small team and values in-person collaboration. This position reports directly to our Head of School and maintains a Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with some after 5pm and weekend time required for recruitment and community events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements
• Be a United States citizen, United States national, or lawful permanent resident
• Be at least 17 years of age at the start of service
• Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Not have exceeded the maximum allowable AmeriCorps service terms
• Not be listed on any state or national sex offender registry
• Not have been convicted of murder, as defined in 18 U.S.C. §1111
• Additional Program Qualifications
• 2-5 years of professional experience
• Experience leading teams
• Previous experience in teaching, training, or education
• Possess a ‘whatever it takes’ mentality
• Flexible and able to thrive in a start-up environment
• Successful track record working with at-risk youth

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Living Allowance: $3750 Monthly
• $6,910 annual health insurance plan
• $12,000 in housing. Furnished room and utilities provided
• $7,395 Education award eligibility on completion of year of service
• Access to sailboats and kayaks during time off
• Clearwater Community Sailing Center Membership; includes the use of facility and equipment
• Provisioned phone & cell service
• YMCA Gym Membership

TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

Members receive comprehensive training throughout the service term, including:

• Initial Orientation: Orientation introduces SailFuture Fellowship culture, policies, prohibited activities, service expectations, and reporting requirements.
• Program-Specific Training: Members receive training related to youth development, trauma-informed care, safety procedures, and service-site expectations.
• Ongoing Training: Ongoing professional development and skill-building opportunities are provided to support effective service delivery.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

Service Assignment

AmeriCorps members will serve at approved SailFuture service sites in Saint Petersburg, FL. Members may serve in residential foster care programs, education settings, and workforce development initiatives supporting youth and families.

Supervision

Members are supervised by designated SailFuture staff and AmeriCorps Program Managers. Regular supervision meetings are held to review service progress, address challenges, and ensure compliance with program requirements.

Essential Service Activities

Member service activities may include:

• Assisting with youth supervision, routines, and accountability systems
• Supporting classroom instruction and student engagement in project-based learning environments
• Assisting with behavior support and intervention strategies under staff direction
• Providing transportation support for youth to school, appointments, employment, or activities, as permitted
• Supporting youth workforce readiness, including job searches and employment applications
• Maintaining accurate service logs, attendance records, and required documentation
• Participating in required AmeriCorps trainings, meetings, and national days of service
• Adhering to all AmeriCorps, SailFuture, and service-site policies
• Other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions

Assisting with special events connected to youth service and supporting approved community engagement activities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of service assignments. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit. Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to wear protective equipment in compliance with general safety and food safety protocol.

Completion Requirements

To successfully complete the term of service and be eligible for a Segal Education Award, the member must:

• Complete the required number of service hours
• Participate in all required trainings and meetings
• Receive a satisfactory performance evaluation
• Comply with all program standards and policies

Employability

Members may not serve at a site with family members and may not be employed by the service site outside of AmeriCorps.

RESTRICTIONS AND COMPLIANCE

All primary service activities must occur within the United States. International travel or service is not part of the AmeriCorps service term. International activities, if offered, are not federally funded and do not count toward service hours. Members may not engage in prohibited political, religious, or lobbying activities while serving. Members may not be employed by the service site outside of AmeriCorps during their term.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND REPORTING

Members are evaluated regularly on service quality, compliance, professionalism, and contribution to program outcomes. Accurate documentation of service hours and activities is required and must be verified by the designated supervisor.

DISCLAIMER

This position description reflects the general nature of service expected of AmeriCorps members in this role. Service activities may be modified to meet program needs while remaining compliant with AmeriCorps regulations.