Running Coach

Bank Street College of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Bank Street School for Children invites applications for a part‑time After School Running Coach to lead the Upper School Running Clinic during the fall season. You will conduct weekly practices and coach games, working under the Auxiliary Programs team to foster sportspmanship, growth, and team spirit among 5th–8th grade students.

The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and collaboration with families, faculty, and staff, aligning with Bank Street's values of equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Experience coaching running with youth athletes is preferred.
• Availability for all practices and games across the fall season.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain before season start.

Responsibilities

• Create and submit practice plans.
• Conduct practices and coach games two to three days per week.
• Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games.
• Implement safety measures to ensure student well‑being.
• Communicate weekly with families and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Coaching youth runners

Youth development

Safety awareness

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

After School Running Coach

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: Head Coach: $40 - $50 per hour; Assistant Coach: $25 - $30 per hour

Schedule: Fall season: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026, adhering to the Bank Street calendar

Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Games: Home games begin at 3:30 PM and typically run an hour and a half to two hours, ending at approximately 5:00 PM; away games end at approximately 6:00 PM. Game duration may vary depending on travel distance from Bank Street.

Part-time, hourly position

About Bank Street School for Children

A leader in progressive education for more than 100 years, the Bank Street School for Children provides students, from nursery through 8th grade, an education that engages their natural curiosity, nurtures critical thinking, and helps to develop a sense of community and social responsibility. Through a teaching approach that is fundamentally hands‑on and child-centered, Bank Street students develop the courage and confidence to think independently, work collaboratively, understand themselves and others more deeply, and possess the compassion to make meaning of the world around them.

About the Position

The Running Coach leads Bank Street's Upper School Running Clinic, conducting weekly practices and coaching games throughout the fall season. Working under the supervision of the Auxiliary Programs team, the coach embodies Bank Street's values of sportsmanship, integrity, and youth development, and creates an environment where student athletes build skill, confidence, and a sense of team. This role is well suited to a dynamic coach with experience working with 5th through 8th grade students and an understanding of social and emotional learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and Instruction
  • Create and submit practice plans
  • Conduct practices and coach games two to three days per week
  • Set up and clean up equipment and facilities before and after practices and games
  • Implement appropriate safety measures to ensure the well-being of students
• Student Supervision and Mentorship
  • Supervise students and staff members throughout the sports clinic
  • Build relationships with students, faculty, and family members
  • Serve as an effective communicator who can mentor students
  • Model professional leadership and encouragement positive behavior by adhering to Bank Street rules and regulations
  • Oversee the dismissal of students after every practice and game
• Communication and Administration
  • Communicate weekly with families via email
  • Handle administrative responsibilities as necessary
  • Uphold Bank Street's principles and values of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma
• Experience playing or coaching running or cross country with youth athletes or school-age children
• Availability to attend all team practices, games, and meetings across the fall season
• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification prior to the start of the season
• Willingness to collaborate as part of a team and to develop skills in working with individual children, small groups, and the whole group

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience coaching 5th through 8th grade students
• Understanding of social and emotional learning
• Experience in youth sports and family engagement activities
• Prior experience working as part of the Bank Street community

About Us

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families. Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children. At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learn