Strength and Conditioning Coach

Harlem Children's Zone; Harlem (GA); 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

Additional Benefits (Discounts on fly­

Job summary

Harlem Children's Zone in New York is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach for PA I Athletics to design and implement programs that improve athletic performance and reduce injury risk for youth athletes. This is a part-time role with after-school hours.

You'll collaborate with sports medicine staff, mentor students, and provide guidance on conditioning, mobility, nutrition, and recovery. Strong leadership and communication are essential, with travel to events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least two years of coaching experience.
• Certifications such as CSCS, SCCC, or USA Weightlifting Level 1.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of athletes during in-season, off-season, and pre-season period.
• Work with sports medicine staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes.
• Provide guidance on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, mobility, and recovery.
• Track athlete attendance and progress, and conduct annual needs-analysis for each sport team.
• Oversee training sessions to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely
• Communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
• Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and the court
• Collaborate and consult with staff on student performance in various athletic activities and schoolwork
• Maintain ongoing communication with Athletics Program Director
• Develop positive relationships with students that promotes wellness, growth, respect, and self-esteem
• Act as a positive role model for students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Coaching experience

Basketball knowledge

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from NSCA

SCCC from CSCCa

USA Weightlifting Level 1

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Strength and Conditioning Coach at our PA I Athletics.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach will join our PA I Athletics team with the responsibility of designing and implementing exercise programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• At least two years of coaching experience
• Must hold certifications such as CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from the NSCA, SCCC from the CSCCa, or USA Weightlifting Level 1.

Who you are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Experience working with youth and adolescent population
• Must have strong knowledge and a keen understanding of basketball
• Ensure the various athletics curriculums are structured and have clear learning goals
• Solid understanding of youth sports and safety guidelines
• Must be able to travel to away games or events
• Must have strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent writing and communication skills
• Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible, and approachable attitude
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate students

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of athletes during in-season, off-season, and pre-season period.
• Work with sports medicine staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes.
• Provide guidance on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, mobility, and recovery.
• Track athlete attendance and progress, and conduct annual needs-analysis for each sport team.
• Oversee training sessions to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely
• Communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
• Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and the court
• Collaborate and consult with staff on student performance in various athletic activities and schoolwork
• Maintain ongoing communication with Athletics Program Director
• Develop positive relationships with students that promotes wellness, growth, respect, and self-esteem
• Act as a positive role model for students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Fall/Spring; Monday – Friday 2 pm to 7 pm, Friday 2 pm-7:30 pm
• Summer; Monday-Friday 11 am to 4:30 pm
• Potentially working Saturdays or Sundays is required, depending on the sport & game schedule.

As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.

Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.