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About the Role

Become a Sports Enrichment After School Coach and help us change the way kids play! At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 100+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate sports and physical activities, including skill-building exercises and recreational games.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of how to coach at least two of our specialty sports areas: Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Pickleball, Tennis, Track, or Volleyball.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of varying skill levels while ensuring safety and fun.
• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition in all activities.
• Complete regular written progress reports and provide ongoing feedback to Site Directors, participants, and parents.
• Commit to partaking in all enrichment coach trainings throughout the school year.
• Build positive relationships with students, serving as a role model and mentor.
• Encourage participation and provide positive reinforcement to boost self-confidence.
• Create an inclusive environment where every child feels welcome and valued.
• Model and promote positive character development and healthy peer interactions.
• Use positive language at all times when engaging with the students.
• Coordinate with the site director to manage schedules, equipment, and space needs.
• Maintain clear communication with the Site Director regarding student progress, attendance, and any behavioral or safety concerns.
• Support transitions, dismissal, and other program operations as needed.
• Maintain a safe and organized play environment by inspecting equipment and enforcing safety guidelines.
• Actively supervise all students to ensure a safe and structured environment.
• Incorporate appropriate warm-ups, cool-downs, and injury-prevention techniques.
• Respond appropriately to injuries, behavioral challenges, or conflicts, following organizational policies.
• Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to actively engage with youth.
• Be prepared in proper uniform for every day of program.
• Uphold the organization’s mission and values both in and out of the program.
• Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Requirements

• Experience coaching or teaching a variety of sports and physical activities to groups of elementary and/or middle school children.
• Must be able to actively participate in physical activities, including running, jumping, bending, and lifting light sports equipment.
• Possess at least two years of prior teaching or coaching experience.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills to relate to younger children, work with different age groups, and partner with school staff to support children’s physical and emotional needs.
• Be available to work Monday - Friday during after school hours (2-6pm) to teach sports and physical games and activities.
• Ability to reliably commute to multiple locations throughout the week to teach classes throughout Westchester.
• Up-to-date physical and tuberculosis test documentation will be required before starting.
• You 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 (weight may vary by role).
• 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

• Sports coaching
• Group sports instruction
• Physical activity instruction
• Youth development
• Teamwork
• Sportsmanship
• Healthy competition
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Safety supervision
• CPR
• First Aid
• AED

Location

• Westchester County
• New York City

Work Type

• Part-time
• After school
• Virtual
• In person

Experience Level

• 2+ years of prior teaching or coaching experience

Education Level

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $21-24 / hour

About the Company

• Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City serving thousands of children every year.
• Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play.
• We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity.
• Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts: Enhancing emotional intelligence, Creating a positive sense of self, Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub, Integrating our communities, Narrowing the income inequality gaps.
• Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good.
• We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.
• At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration.
• We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another.
• We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.
• We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
• We recruit employees from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
• We recruit employees from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.