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About the Role

New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic people to fill the role of Sports Specialist. 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. Sports Specialists organize and lead physical activity programming at their site, ensuring the safety of all program participants.

Responsibilities

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.
Adapt each activity to ensure safe participation in the space provided.
Report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.

Requirements

Must be knowledgeable and skilled in Sports 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!
May be required to walk up and down stairs.
May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
Job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health at the time of offer and acceptance.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Part-time
After-school
Summer camp

Experience Level

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

Education Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Some college preferred

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer