Youth Wheelchair Racing Coach - Inclusive Training & Impact

New York Road Runners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

New York Road Runners (NYRR) is seeking a Wheelchair Training Coach for its Rising NYRR Youth program in New York City. You will plan and execute age-appropriate practices for youth wheelchair athletes (6-21) and support NYRR events and youth activities.

Responsibilities include coaching, equipment maintenance, weekly meetings with coaching staff, and providing feedback to athletes and families. A background in adaptive sports and wheelchair racing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience as a coach in any adaptive sport; prior experience as a wheelchair racing coach is a plus.
• Prior experience working with youth or adults with physical disabilities preferred.
• Prior experience as a wheelchair racing athlete is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes age-appropriate practice plans set by the Lead Coach(es), Adaptive Programming Specialist, and/or Director of Youth Program Development for a team of youth wheelchair athletes (ages 6 - 21)
• Support a team of youth wheelchair athletes (ages 6 - 21) through weekly practice sessions and during NYRR youth events
• Have a functional knowledge of the sport of wheelchair racing, and/or demonstrate a willingness to learn and take directions from lead coaching staff
• Support with routine cleaning and maintenance of racing wheelchairs, perform repairs as necessary, and/or demonstrate a willingness to learn how to clean and maintain wheelchair racing equipment
• Meet weekly with Lead Coach(es), Adaptive Programming Specialist, and Director of Youth Program Development regarding the execution of the program and logistics
• Proactively answer wheelchair racing related questions from athletes and their families, and provide feedback to athletes, as appropriate, during practice sessions

Skills

Adaptive coaching

Youth programs

Wheelchair racing

Communication

Disability awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York Road Runners (NYRR) is seeking a Wheelchair Training Coach for its Rising NYRR Youth program in New York City. You will plan and execute age-appropriate practices for youth wheelchair athletes (6-21) and support NYRR events and youth activities.

Responsibilities include coaching, equipment maintenance, weekly meetings with coaching staff, and providing feedback to athletes and families. A background in adaptive sports and wheelchair racing is preferred.