After-School Intramural Coach

Commonpoint Queens (Samuel Field YM and YWHA); United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a part-time after-school coach at Martin Van Buren High School to plan and supervise intramural sports for grades 9-12. You will create activity plans, supervise students, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment while teaching teamwork and sportsmanship.

The role requires current DOE staff in good standing, a high school diploma, and experience coaching youth. Availability for after-school hours and occasional evenings is needed; compensation is $35-$50 per hour

Qualifications

• DOE staff member in good standing at the assigned school.
• Experience coaching, teaching, mentoring, or facilitating recreational activities for high school students.
• Knowledge of one or more team or individual sports and age-appropriate coaching practices.
• Ability to complete all required screenings, clearances, trainings, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate intramural sports, fitness activities, drills, games, and friendly competitions for grades 9-12.
• Provide active supervision and maintain a safe, inclusive environment for students of varied skill levels.
• Teach game rules, proper techniques, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership.
• Prepare activity plans; set up and store equipment; ensure spaces are left clean.
• Take attendance, monitor participation, and support outreach and retention; submit records on time.
• Respond to injuries, behavioral concerns, and emergencies per procedures.
• Collaborate with staff on scheduling, space use, and program improvements.
• Serve as a positive role model and foster student voice and belonging.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Reliability

Collaborative problem-solving

Supervise groups

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Agency Expectations

• Carry out assigned duties accurately and efficiently while following established processes and completing required attendance, incident, and program documentation.
• Use agency and school resources responsibly, safeguard equipment and materials, and support cost-effective program operations.
• Work effectively with supervisors, school personnel, coworkers, and partners to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful environment.
• Follow all Commonpoint and DOE safety protocols, policies, and procedures, and promptly report concerns, injuries, or incidents.

Role Expectations

• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate intramural sports, fitness activities, skill-building drills, games, and friendly competitions for students in grades 9-12.
• Provide active supervision and maintain a physically and emotionally safe, inclusive environment for students of varied skill levels and abilities.
• Teach and reinforce game rules, proper techniques, teamwork, sportsmanship, conflict resolution, leadership, and healthy competition.
• Prepare activity plans; set up, inspect, distribute, and safely store equipment; and ensure spaces are left clean and organized.
• Take accurate daily attendance, monitor student participation, support outreach and retention, and submit requested program records on time.
• Respond appropriately to injuries, behavioral concerns, and emergencies in accordance with established school and agency procedures.
• Collaborate with Commonpoint and school staff regarding scheduling, space use, student needs, special events, and program improvements.
• Serve as a positive role model and build supportive relationships that encourage student voice, belonging, and consistent participation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current DOE staff member in good standing at the assigned school.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience coaching, teaching, mentoring, or facilitating recreational activities for high school students.
• Knowledge of one or more team or individual sports, fitness activities, and age-appropriate coaching practices.
• Ability to supervise groups, establish clear expectations, manage behavior positively, and engage students with varied skill levels.
• Strong communication, organization, reliability, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete all required screenings, clearances, trainings, and documentation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
• Prior experience coaching intramural, interscholastic, community-based, or youth-development programming.
• Familiarity with DOE safety procedures, the school community, and inclusive/adaptive recreation practices.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Consistently arrives prepared, follows through on responsibilities, and meets expectations within established timelines.
• Creates an encouraging environment grounded in respect, inclusion, student voice, and positive youth development.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, applies feedback, and adapts activities based on student needs and available space.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and a strong commitment to student safety and well‑being.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in person in a high school gymnasium, fitness space, classroom, field, or other designated indoor or outdoor activity area.
• The role may involve exposure to loud noise, crowds, sports equipment, and changing indoor or outdoor temperatures.
• Must be able to remain active for extended periods and regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, demonstrate physical activities, and move or lift equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be available during scheduled after-school hours and, when program needs require, occasional evening events.

JOB DETAILS

• Schedule: Part-time, after school; specific days and hours will be determined based on the school calendar and program needs.
• Location: Martin Van Buren High School.
• Non-union position.
• In person.

Commonpoint offers competitive compensation benchmarked against comparable nonprofit organizations in the New York metropolitan area. Rates are determined based on internal and external equity, as well as each position's scope, qualifications, and organizational impact. We believe in compensating staff fairly and consistently, ensuring that all compensation decisions align with our mission-driven commitment to equity and transparency. To maintain fairness across the organization, offers are set according to established compensation bands and are not subject to negotiation. Part‑time Rate: $35-$50 per hour

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Commonpoint Queens is a community-centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences though every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to succeed. Originally founded in Queens in the early 1960s, we are guided by values of service and justice as we meet the evolving needs of 80,000 people through our wide-ranging dynamic programs at over 75 locations, including flagship sites in Little Neck, Forest Hills and Elmhurst. And with an inclusive, personalized approach, our exceptional services reflect, nurture, and embrace the breadth of lives we serve across New York and beyond. At every stage and every age, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.