Field Events Coach for Scholar-Athletes

Harlem Children's Zone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement

Paid sick leave

Employee referral bonus

Physical wellness discounts

Commuter benefits

Discounts on travel and tickets

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone is looking for a Track & Field Field Events Coach to lead and develop scholar‑athletes across elementary to high school within HCZ’s Track & Field program.

You will design age‑appropriate training, lead practices, evaluate performance, and collaborate with school leaders to promote athletic and academic growth. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and holistic student development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience coaching track and field field events, preferably across school levels.
• Experience developing and coaching athletes in field-event disciplines (jumps, throws, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of track and field rules, event techniques, and athlete development.
• Knowledge of training progressions for field events: strength, speed, mobility, technique.

Responsibilities

• Lead field-events development for elementary to high school scholar‑athletes.
• Design progressive training plans to develop technique, strength, power, speed, and mobility.
• Lead daily field-events practices aligned with the program schedule.
• Create individualized plans based on ability, experience, and competition calendar.
• Prepare athletes for long jump, high jump, throws, and other field events; teach mechanics and strategy.
• Collaborate with athletic staff and school leadership to ensure training consistency.
• Evaluate performance via practice, competitions, video analysis, and tests.

Skills

Coaching experience

Track & Field knowledge

Leadership

Recruitment & mentorship

Communication

Scheduling & planning

Safety awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone is looking for a Track & Field Field Events Coach to lead and develop scholar‑athletes across elementary to high school within HCZ’s Track & Field program.

You will design age‑appropriate training, lead practices, evaluate performance, and collaborate with school leaders to promote athletic and academic growth. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and holistic student development.