Organizational Training Specialist

The GOALS Organizational Training Specialist VISTA will strengthen the organization’s capacity to deliver high-quality, sustainable youth development and physical activity programs by improving internal training systems and standards. This position supports GOALS’ mission to provide free, long-term, team-oriented opportunities through athletics, education, and service-learning for low-income and at-risk youth by ensuring staff and volunteers are well-prepared, consistent, and effective in program delivery. The VISTA will assess current training materials across GOALS programs and align them with best practices, safety standards, and program-specific requirements. Working alongside GOALS leadership, the member will help define which trainings are most effective for coaches, instructors, and volunteers and assist in developing or updating curriculum, guides, and onboarding tools. The VISTA will also support the creation of structured training schedules and documentation systems to improve access, consistency, and institutional knowledge. To strengthen continuous improvement, the VISTA will design and manage post-training surveys and feedback tools to evaluate training quality and identify gaps in knowledge or practice. Data collected will be summarized into reports and recommendations that guide future training development and organizational decision-making. By improving training quality and evaluation systems, the Organizational Training Specialist VISTA will help GOALS expand programs, retain qualified staff and volunteers, and increase long-term impact in underserved communities. This capacity-building role focuses on systems development, research, and program improvement rather than direct service, ensuring GOALS has the infrastructure needed to sustain and grow services that address poverty through education, physical fitness, and positive youth development.