Sports Instructor

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RFCUNY's Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) is seeking part-time Sports Instructors to coach middle school students in the COMPASS program. You will lead basketball or volleyball practices, organize weekly tournaments, provide hands-on coaching, and promote teamwork and positive behavior.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years coaching youth, strong communication, and familiarity with the NYC DOE system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; undergraduates preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience coaching youth in a structured sports setting.
• Content expertise in the designated sports; strong knowledge of NYC DOE expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead basketball or volleyball practices to build skills and teamwork.
• Organize weekly tournaments and friendly competitions.
• Provide hands-on coaching, feedback, and individualized support to participants.
• Plan age-appropriate, skill-building lessons with the Content Specialist.
• Model positive sportsmanship and maintain a safe, inclusive environment.
• Supervise youth during activities and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with Program Directors to schedule practices, games, and events.
• Attend weekly check-ins and participate in professional development.

Skills

Coaching youth

Sports instruction

Strong communication

Community work

Equity & inclusion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current college undergraduate preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Introduction

Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY.

Primary Location

PRIMARY LOCATION: BROOKLYN COLLEGE

Bargaining Unit

NO

Job Description

Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP) seeks part-time Sports Instructors for its DYCD-funded COMPASS middle school program. Sports Instructors organize tournaments, lead practices, provide hands‑on coaching, plan skill-building lessons, and model positive sportsmanship at all times. The Sports Instructors participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured basketball or volleyball practices that build fundamental skills and teamwork.
• Organize and coordinate weekly sports tournaments and friendly competitions.
• Provide hands‑on coaching, feedback, and individualized support to participants.
• In collaboration with the Content Specialist, plan age‑appropriate, skill‑building lessons that promote physical fitness and athletic development.
• Model positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and respectful communication at all times.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive environment that encourages student participation and growth.
• Supervise youth during sports activities and ensure adherence to program rules and safety protocols.
• Ensure all equipment is age‑appropriate, safe, and in proper working condition, including completing scheduled safety inspections to maintain a secure environment.
• Collaborate with Program Directors to schedule practices, games, and culminating events.
• Attend weekly check‑ins with supervisor and participate in ongoing professional development provided by BCCP and DYCD’s professional development partners.
• Comply with NYC DOE, DOHMH, DYCD, and NYS SACC regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; current college undergraduates or higher are preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience coaching youth in a structured sports setting
• Content expert in the designated sports
• Strong knowledge of the NYC DOE Public School system
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interest in community work and youth development
• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace
• Commitment to equity and to implementing culturally responsive teaching practices

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 2 to 6 PM (up to 18 hours per week)

About BCCP

The Brooklyn College Community Partnership (BCCP), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of RFCUNY, is a community‑based organization that provides youth development programs connecting Brooklyn College with surrounding neighborhoods. Through after‑school and extracurricular initiatives in NYC Public Schools and at the Brooklyn College Art Lab (BCAL), BCCP offers holistic, interdisciplinary programming rooted in the principles of Positive Youth Development. Our activities empower students, spark creativity, and support their academic, social‑emotional, and developmental growth while strengthening connections among youth, families, and the broader community.

Pay Range

$20 - $25 per hour

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post‑award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post‑award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub‑awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub‑awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.