Volleyball Specialist

New York Edge, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Edge is seeking a Volleyball Specialist to deliver targeted, age-appropriate instruction and mentorship to youth in after-school and day camp programs in New York City. You will lead volleyball activities, ensure safety, and foster youth development through sports.

The role emphasizes curriculum-based teaching, reliable attendance, and strong communication with staff. Part-time, 9–15 hours/week in Queens/Brooklyn locations with after-school hours.

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Volleyball and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.
• Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred.
• Must be able to follow a curriculum.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• May be required to walk up and down stairs.
• May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
• Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with the community during trips or events.

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to be active daily.
• Follow age-appropriate daily activity lesson plans and learn goals.
• Maintain communication with the Program Director about the calendar of programs and events.
• Motivate and encourage students to participate in organization-wide sports activities.
• Establish and enforce safety rules and procedures for student behavior.
• Instruct participants on activity techniques and safety procedures and show proper equipment use.
• Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Prepare facilities for group activities.
• Evaluate activities to determine if they meet learning goals.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students' needs and interests.
• Support progressive development of student skills and character development.
• Provide support during academic hours when required.
• Adapt each activity to ensure safe participation.

Skills

Volleyball

Youth instruction

Curriculum following

Punctuality

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some college

Job description

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Volleyball Specialist

Part time hourly Queens, Queens, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4409

Salary Range: $20.00 To $25.00 Annually

ABOUT US

New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, academic programs, including STEM, the arts, sports and wellness, and college access, help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.

SUMMARY

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the role of VolleyballSpecialist. In this role, you will be critical in providing targeted, skill- and age-appropriate instruction, coaching, and mentorship to youth in New York Edge’s after-school day camp programs. Volleyball Specialists organize and lead physical activity programming at their site, ensuring the safety of all program participants.

WORK SCHEDULE

9-15 hours per week.

Monday through Friday -- 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WORK SITE LOCATION

• 956 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11236

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Motivate students to be active daily.

Ensure daily activity lesson plans and projects are structured, age-appropriate, and have clear learning goals based on the provided sports and physical activity guide.

Maintain communication with the Program Director and Center for Sports and Wellness regarding the calendar of programs, leagues, tournaments, and special events.

Motivate and encourage students to participate in organization-wide sports activities.

Establish and enforce safety rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Instruct participants on the activities' principles, techniques, and safety procedures and show how to use materials and equipment properly.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.

Prepare facilities for group activities.

Evaluate activities to determine if they are producing the desired results.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' needs and interests.

Promote and ensure the progressive development of student skills and character development in all youth.

Most New York Edge Sports Specialists are expected to provide support during Academic hours.

Adapt each activity to ensure safe participation in the space provided.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Volleyball and have prior experience successfully teaching and instructing youth.

Prior experience teaching and instructing youth preferred

Must be able to follow a curriculum

Must be responsible, reliable, and punctual!

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

May be required to walk up and down stairs.

May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.

Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with the community at-large during trips or events.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; some college preferred

A minimum of one year of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.

A minimum of one year of teaching experience is required.

Must have passion for New York Edge's mission and demonstrated interest in education and youth development.

Candidates qualified to lead instruction in more than one activity are also preferred.

The Volleyball Specialist will be required to report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work the employee performs in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.