After-School Game Design & Coding Coach

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. seeks a Game Design/Coding Specialist to lead hands-on tech programming for middle school students, introducing computer science, coding, game design, and digital storytelling.

You will guide students through projects, teach age-appropriate coding platforms, and help them create original games and interactive experiences.

Hours are after school, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, up to 20 hours/week, with a full school year through June 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in group settings (2+ years).
• Ability to teach coding and technology concepts in an engaging way.
• Familiarity with age-appropriate coding languages and platforms preferred.
• Must be dependable, professional, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate engaging coding lessons, game design workshops, and technology-based projects.
• Introduce students to coding fundamentals, computational thinking, algorithms, and programming concepts.
• Teach students to use age-appropriate coding platforms and game development tools.
• Guide students in designing and developing original video games, interactive stories, characters, and digital experiences.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive technology learning environment.

Skills

Coding basics

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. seeks a Game Design/Coding Specialist to lead hands-on tech programming for middle school students, introducing computer science, coding, game design, and digital storytelling.

You will guide students through projects, teach age-appropriate coding platforms, and help them create original games and interactive experiences.

Hours are after school, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, up to 20 hours/week, with a full school year through June 2027.