After-School Sports Coach & Youth Mentor

New York Edge; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the role of Sports Specialist. In this role, you will provide targeted, skill-and-age-appropriate instruction, coaching, and mentorship to youth in New York Edge’s after-school day camp programs.

Sports Specialists organize and lead physical activity programming at their site, ensuring the safety of all program participants. Sports Specialists may support during Academic hours and collaborate with the Program Director and Center

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in sports and able to teach youth.
• Prior experience teaching youth preferred.
• Must follow a curriculum.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• May be required to lift or move objects.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to be active daily.
• Prepare age-appropriate lesson plans and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and center staff on calendars and events.
• Encourage participation in school-wide sports activities.
• Establish safety rules and maintain student order.
• Instruct activities with proper technique and equipment use.
• Set clear learning objectives for each lesson.
• Prepare facilities for group activities.
• Evaluate activities for desired results.
• Adapt activities to student needs and interests.
• Provide support during academic hours when needed.
• Adapt activities for safe participation.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Youth instruction

Curriculum adherence

Communication

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the role of Sports Specialist. In this role, you will provide targeted, skill-and-age-appropriate instruction, coaching, and mentorship to youth in New York Edge’s after-school day camp programs.

Sports Specialists organize and lead physical activity programming at their site, ensuring the safety of all program participants. Sports Specialists may support during Academic hours and collaborate with the Program Director and Center