Substitute After-school Tennis Instructors

Manhattan Youth; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

$125/day

Résumé du poste

Manhattan Youth in Manhattan invites applications for several part-time Substitute After-school Tennis Instructors to join our After-school Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. We seek dynamic, energetic individuals to lead our sports teams and clubs.

This on-call position pays $125 per day for 1.5 hours, with availability 1–2 days’ notice. You will guide students’ social, emotional, and academic development through sports, arts, enrichment, and leadership activities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching or coaching experience with elementary or middle school students preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to positive behavioral approaches and safety.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise substitute after-school tennis sessions and related clubs.
• Design and implement age-appropriate drills and activities.
• Support students’ social, emotional, and academic development through sports.

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Sports coaching

Strong communication

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Substitute After-school Tennis Instructors

Department: After-school Programs

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Manhattan

Reporting To: Program Director

Compensation: $125 / day

Description

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time Substitute After-school Tennis Instructors to join our dedicated team for the 2026-2027 school year. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our competitive sports teams and clubs.

On-call position at $125 per day for 1.5 hours in our elementary after-school programs. Should be available 1 or 2 days' notice.

Manhattan Youth runs organized sports teams and clubs for a variety of sports including, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball/teeball, lacrosse, cross country running, track & field, volleyball, floor hockey, wrestling, flag football, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, fencing, cheerleading, and tumbling/gymnastics. Fitness activities include yoga, zumba and general fitness.

After-school teachers are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership. We are looking for creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers with a commitment to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork.

Qualified applicants are proactive, caring and results-oriented teachers devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being. The ability to maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude; to learn and grow from mistakes; and to set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner is critical. After-school teachers will exhibit creativity, innovation and passion in teaching and are expected to help create an environment that encourages in children creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and a problem-solving approach to conflict.

We are looking to fill multiple roles in order to return our after-school programs to in-person learning. These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September through June, following the NYC DOE schedule. After-school programs operate Monday – Friday from 2:30 - 6:00pm and clubs are 1.25 to 2.5 hours long. Individual schedules will vary by school. Opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum;
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals;
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;
• Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities;
• Promote and model Manhattan Youth’s core values and behaviors for staff and students;
• Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work;
• Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges;
• Participate in MY staff meetings, development sessions and comply with training requirements;
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, and address emergency situations;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching experience with middle or elementary school children, after-school setting preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Demonstrative knowledge of and passion for content area, professional experience a plus;
• Experience with educational technology instruction and practice;
• Ability to build and maintain positive and respectful relationships with families, students and coworkers of diverse backgrounds and identities;
• Proactive problem-solver, able to anticipate issues and thoughtfully handle unanticipated events;
• Willingness to hear feedback, self-reflect, learn and work to improve performance and outcomes;
• Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and knowledge clearly;
• Multi-site flexibility (may be asked to work at different sites depending on need);
• Ability to love, understand, listen to, nurture, support, and accept all children;
• Proficiency or coaching in some of Manhattan Youth’s program areas (sports, arts, academic enrichment, leadership, etc…), past participation in varsity or college sports and/or theatre a plus.

Benefits

• $125/day