The
District of Columbia Housing Authority's (DHCA) Office of Resident Services
is seeking qualified Metropolitan Police, DCHA Police Officers, and concerned
citizens to serve as Coaches and Assistant Coaches for DCHA's Youth Violence
Prevention Basketball League (YVPBL). The YVPBL is an initiative under
the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development funded Youth Violence Prevention (YVP) Grant.
The purpose of the YVPBL is to steer at-risk youth away from crime and
violence by providing them with positive recreational opportunities and
life skills education. The use of police officers as coaches will create
better relationships between police and public housing youth.
Duties and Responsibilities
League Coaches and Assistant Coaches will be responsible for the following:
- Outreach and recruitment of public housing youth/team participants
- Preparing and coaching teams for league play
- Facilitating life skills sessions for team participants
- Obtaining speakers and presenters for life skills sessions
- Mentoring to, and role modeling for team participants
Length of Service
The service period for the selected Coaches and Assistant Coaches will
be approximately four (4) months, beginning in June 2001. Coaches and
Assistant Coaches will provide services for approximately seven to eight
hours a week (including practices, life skills sessions, and games). The
service schedule will be evenings and weekends.
Compensation
Volunteer services are wanted and greatly appreciated. Monthly compensation
packages ranging from $300 (Assistant Coaches) to $400 (Coaches) are available.
How To Sign Up
All interested officers should write a brief letter of interest outlining
their skills and qualifications related to the duties listed above and
fax or mail it to the District of Columbia Housing Authority Office of
Resident Services at 1133 North Capitol Street NE, Room 325; 202-535-2345.
Please submit letters of interest by close of business on Friday, May
25, 2001. if you need additional information contact Mr. Fred Swan,
Youth Violence Prevention Program Supervisor at 202-535-1517.