Lead Ninja Party Coach

Chelsea-Piers-New-Yor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation benefits

Complimentary Chelsea Piers Fitness

LinkedIn Learning access

Venue benefits

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Field House is seeking energetic coaches to lead youth events and birthday parties in New York, NY. You’ll guide kids through ninja warrior activities, obstacle courses, and athletic challenges while maintaining safety and high energy.

Ideal candidates are punctual, reliable, and enjoy working with children 2–13 years old, with a flexible weekend schedule and strong customer service skills. Chelsea Piers offers a dynamic team environment with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 2-13.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Punctual, dependable, and energetic.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate activities for kids and teens during weekend birthday parties.
• Lead ninja warrior-style party activities, obstacle courses, agility drills, and warrior challenges.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and fun environment with staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and encouragement to guests and staff.
• Support additional weekday and weekend shifts for classes and events.

Skills

Athletic ability

Experience with children

Ninja Warrior/Parkour/Gymnastics

Verbal communication

Customer service

Punctuality & reliability

Team player

Flexible weekend schedule

Job description

About Chelsea Piers:At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. All employees receive transportation benefits, a complimentary membership to Chelsea Piers Fitness, access to LinkedIn Learning, and other exciting venue benefits.About the Opportunity:The Chelsea Piers Field House is looking for energetic coaches to work youth sports events and birthday parties. Candidates should be passionate about working with children, have athletic ability, and possess excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.Primary Responsibilities:Facilitate activities for kids and teens during weekend birthday partiesLead ninja warrior-style party activities, including obstacle courses, agility drills, and warrior challenges suited to varying ability levelsMaintain a safe, engaging, and fun environment at all times, alongside lead and junior staffDemonstrate enthusiasm and encouragement to guests and staffRemain positive and calm during eventsAdditional weekday & weekend shifts for classes and youth & adult events will be availableThese responsibilities are not comprehensive and can change at any time at the supervisor's discretion.About You:You are punctual, dependable, and energetic. You have experience working with children ages 2-13 and have a flexible schedule.Ability to work at least five weekend days a month.A minimum of one year of experience coaching/instructing/working with children between the ages of 2-13 and/or young adults.Experience as a coach, athlete, or participant in ninja warrior training, obstacle course racing, parkour, or gymnastics.Excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.Ability to maintain a professional and courteous manner at all times.An outgoing, energetic personality and enjoy working in a team environment.This position is based at Chelsea Piers in New York, New YorkChelsea Piers is an Equal Opportunity Employer