Sports Coach

United Activities Unlimited, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,419,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Job summary

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a part-time Youth Sports Coach to supervise and coordinate physical activity programs for youth aged 10–20.

The role emphasizes safe, engaging activities across soccer, basketball, football, and dance, with collaboration to develop sports curricula and lesson plans. The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, and possess experience in teaching or leading youth sports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Experience teaching or facilitating sport activities for youth.
• Ability to interact effectively with people across cultures.
• Pass reference checks and background checks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
• Works well in a collaborative environment to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for the program’s physical activity curriculum.
• Collaborate with Program Director or Education Specialist on program development.
• Create lesson plans and instructional materials for individual and group lessons.
• Supervise and manage groups of participants.
• Create a learning environment conducive to physical activity development.
• Facilitate safe and productive sports-related instruction and games.
• Model and enforce age-appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors.
• Comply with safety protocols outlined by relevant authorities.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports instruction

Youth development

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Initiative & flexibility

Cultural competence

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Youth Sports Coach Job Type: Part TimeSchedule: 10-15 hours per week Effective Date: January 2026FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / HourlyDepartment: COMPASS/ SONYC/ BEACON/ CornerstoneReports To: Program Director and Assistant Program DirectorStarting Pay Rate: $26.50 per hour(*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances):ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED:Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOEPOSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Sports Coach will be responsible for the supervision and organization of their coordinating physical activity programs that are appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth between 10 to 20 years of age. The Youth Sports Coach will provide engaging physical activities in safe environment for all of our participants within our program and to those we serve within the community. Employees are responsible for complying with all UAU standards.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):Develop and implement plans for program’s physical activity curriculumWork collaboratively with the Program Director and/or Education Specialist on the implementation and development of the programs sports activities.Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and group lessons utilizing a variation of teaching methodsSupervise and manage groups of participantsCreates a learning environment conducive to the development and learning appropriate to the coordinating physical sports activity, such as soccer, basketball, football, dance etc…Facilitate a safe and productive environment for youth by ways of Sports and Physical activities related instruction and games.Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youthModel, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviorsEmploy positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviorsDemonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participantsAbide by all safety protocols as outlined by Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD and UAUParticipate in ongoing professional developmentPerforms other related duties as necessary or assigned.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), requiredMust be 18 years of age or olderKnowledge of a particular physical activity subject matter area or specialty, requiredExperience working with children/ teens/ young adults1+ years of prior experience teaching or facilitating sport related group activitiesMust be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across culturesMust pass reference checks and backgroundStrong verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsDemonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independentlyWilling to take initiative and be flexible when neededExcels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below.Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need.Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions).Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder.Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time.May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day.The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer).#Perm26