Richmond Fitids

Greater Richmond Fit4

Kids is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving children's health and wellness through increased physical activity and healthy eating. The Fit4

Kids Ameri Corps program provides meaningful service opportunities for individuals who are passionate about working with youth, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating healthier communities. Members serve primarily in schools and community settings throughout the Richmond region, with a focus on advancing health equity and supporting children and families in under-resourced communities.

Ameri Corps members provide direct service through a variety of Fit4

Kids programs, including school and community gardens, Learn to Ride bike education, Game On, Girl!, recess coaching, nutrition education, healthy hydration initiatives, community engagement events, and middle and high school wellness programming. Responsibilities may include leading educational activities, facilitating physical activity, maintaining gardens and bicycles, supporting family engagement initiatives, collecting program data, and assisting with community outreach and volunteer projects. Members should be comfortable working outdoors, engaging with children of all ages, and collaborating with schools and community partners.

Fit4

Kids is recruiting Three Quarter-Time, Half-Time, Reduced Half-Time, Quarter-Time, and Minimum-Time Ameri Corps members for the September 1, 2026-August 31, 2027 service year. Typical service hours are Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with schedules varying by service position. Members receive comprehensive orientation and ongoing professional development covering topics such as classroom management, child abuse prevention, bike safety, garden education, nutrition education, conflict resolution, data collection, leadership development, and career readiness.

Training and professional development will not exceed 20% of total service hours.

Ameri Corps members provide direct service through a variety of Fit4

Kids programs, including school and community gardens, Learn to Ride bike education, Game On, Girl!, recess coaching, nutrition education, healthy hydration initiatives, community engagement events, and middle and high school wellness programming. Responsibilities may include leading educational activities, facilitating physical activity, maintaining gardens and bicycles, supporting family engagement initiatives, collecting program data, and assisting with community outreach and volunteer projects. Members should be comfortable working outdoors, engaging with children of all ages, and collaborating with schools and community partners.

• Living Allowance
• Mileage reimbursement

• Uniforms provided and required
• Permits working at another job during off hours
• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours

• Children/Youth
• Health
• Education
• Public Health Ameri Corps
• Community and Economic Development
• Public Safety
• Community Outreach

• Public Health
• Computers/Technology
• Youth Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Community Organization
• General Skills
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Urban Planning
• First Aid
• Education
• Team Work