Director of Youth Coaching & Team Development

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Account

Paid vacation + holidays

Free fitness membership

Job summary

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is seeking a Director of Youth Coaching to lead our Youth Athletics Department. This full-time role focuses on sustaining and expanding a premier coaching program for children aged 18 months to 13 years, delivering engaging classes across 15–20 sessions weekly with 1–2 assistants.

You will train and supervise coaches, develop a comprehensive coaching curriculum, collaborate with other departments, and monitor program outcomes through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, Psychology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 3 years coaching youth sports in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of child development and applying it to coaching.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• First aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be available to work some late nights and Sundays each semester.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leveled youth athletics program with progression and milestones.
• Co-develop and implement a comprehensive coaching curriculum for ages 18 months-13 years.
• Lead recreational and skill-building classes for younger children with engaging, developmentally appropriate methods.
• Conduct classes for older children focusing on game play, strategy, and advanced skills.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment promoting teamwork and personal growth.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress and program developments.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a team of coaches; provide ongoing mentorship.
• Co-plan bi-weekly staff meetings for coaches with a focus on professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments for scheduling, facility usage, and logistics.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics.
• Stay current with trends in youth coaching, sports psychology, and child development.
• Manage daily departmental administrative work in a timely and efficient manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, Psychology, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is seeking a Director of Youth Coaching to lead our Youth Athletics Department. This full-time role focuses on sustaining and expanding a premier coaching program for children aged 18 months to 13 years, delivering engaging classes across 15–20 sessions weekly with 1–2 assistants.

You will train and supervise coaches, develop a comprehensive coaching curriculum, collaborate with other departments, and monitor program outcomes through