Youth Sports Coach & Program Leader

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is seeking a dedicated youth sports coach to oversee the SNL program at our New York sites. The role emphasizes planning, recruitment, and ongoing development of student-athletes across ages 11-24.

You will manage schedules, observe performances, and ensure eligibility while maintaining professional standards and strong relationships with families, schools, and our partner DYCD.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience minimum in coaching sports to youth ages 11-24.
• High School Diploma or Associates Degree in Sports Management.
• Vast knowledge of Sports landscape.
• Understanding of sports played at high school to collegiate level.
• Ability to use video conferencing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the SNL (Saturday Night Lights) sports program, demonstrating effective communication and planning, strong organizational and administrative skills, and sound decision-making.
• Responsible for the recruitment and retention of SNL team members.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Observes players during competition and practice, to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Monitors the academic performance of SNL team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletics program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Organize, plan and conduct practices, game, tournaments and hold individual skill instructions session.
• Work directly with DYCD as a liaison for BronxWorks.
• Coordinate with the Program Coordinator and Program Director to provide accurate data for game scores and accomplishments.
• Participate in the development of the whole student regarding individual well-being and life skills.
• Represent the program with professionalism, sportsmanship and integrity.
• Foster a culture committed to compliance with leagues, DYCD, and BronxWorks rules.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Planning

Organization

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or Associate Degree in Sports Management

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Job description

BronxWorks is seeking a dedicated youth sports coach to oversee the SNL program at our New York sites. The role emphasizes planning, recruitment, and ongoing development of student-athletes across ages 11-24.

You will manage schedules, observe performances, and ensure eligibility while maintaining professional standards and strong relationships with families, schools, and our partner DYCD.