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About the Role

Join Kids in the Game as a Recess Coach to help change the way kids play by providing enriching recess experiences, fostering growth, and promoting a love for physical activity and learning. This role is ideal for those with experience leading games for large groups, aspiring PE teachers, or individuals with an educational background in physical education and sports management.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead structured games, sports, and active play opportunities during recess periods.
• Adapt games and sports to meet varying age groups and skill levels, plus in different spaces and weather conditions.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play in all activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, serving as a supportive and encouraging role model.
• Foster an inclusive environment where all students feel welcome, safe, and valued.
• Use positive reinforcement and proactive behavior management strategies to support social-emotional growth.
• Actively supervise students during all recess periods to ensure safety and positive interactions.
• Monitor and address conflicts appropriately, promoting problem-solving and respectful communication among students.
• Maintain safe play spaces by inspecting equipment and play areas regularly.
• Maintain awareness of emergency procedures and act quickly when needed.
• Work closely with school staff to align recess programming with the school’s culture and behavioral expectations.
• Communicate any student concerns, incidents, or equipment needs to site leadership.
• Attend required trainings, team meetings, and performance check-ins.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to actively engage with youth.
• Uphold the organization’s mission and values both in and out of the program.
• Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate positive group management and engagement through a structured interview and demo process.
• Must be able to work within a team environment and independently.
• Up-to-date physical and tuberculosis test documentation will be required before starting.
• Must pass Federal and NY State background checks and be willing to complete Department of Education fingerprinting before starting.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including during outdoor activities, playground supervision, gym classes, or park-based programming.
• Ability to walk to and from nearby program locations or parks, sometimes several blocks, while supervising children.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to engage with children at their level, assist with activities, or provide support as needed.
• Ability to climb stairs in school buildings or community facilities.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25–40 pounds, including sports equipment, activity supplies, or personal belongings.
• Ability to participate in active games and movement-based activities, including running, jumping, throwing, and demonstrating basic sports skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, or light rain, depending on program needs.
• Ability to maintain visual and auditory awareness to supervise children effectively and ensure safety in active environments.

Skills

• Leading games for large groups of kids
• Physical education
• Sports management
• Group management
• Engagement
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Adaptability
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Respectful communication
• Behavior management
• Positive reinforcement
• CPR
• First Aid
• AED

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Part-time
• Hourly

Experience Level

• 2 years of experience leading physical education and fitness classes in school-based settings

Education Level

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced educational degree in physical education is highly preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $21-$23 per hour

Benefits

• Recess jackets provided for cold weather seasons.

About the Company

• Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs are in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children annually.
• Goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play.
• Inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity.
• Work focused on enhancing emotional intelligence, creating a positive sense of self, developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub, integrating communities, and narrowing income inequality gaps.
• Certified B Corporation committed to doing business for good.
• Striving to have a positive impact on the lives of youth.
• Youthful, passionate, committed team dedicated to youth and the city.
• Committed to developing innovative, creative programs that promote creative play and sports skill development.
• Work hard and push each other personally and professionally to keep growing.
• Offer freedom to reach new parts of NYC while working in diverse communities.
• Active team that regularly participates in company social leagues, team-building activities, and sporting events.
• Welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and collaboration.
• Proud to foster an inclusive environment where team members feel respected by and connected to one another.
• Value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of employees.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all interns and employees.
• Recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Developed partnerships with organizations that allow targeting hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.