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About the Role

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Track and Field Coach to join the Promise Academy After-School program. The coach will foster a passion for HCZ's mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive programming.

Responsibilities

• Create and expand the track and field/cross-country program
• Develop and administer effective practices to keep scholar-athletes engaged
• Organize off-season training, practices, and meets
• Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and playing field
• Partner with administration and teachers to ensure scholar-athletes are in full compliance with the Athletic Department Code of Conduct
• Monitor, record, and file essential documents pertaining to scholars on the team
• Develop positive relationships with scholars that promote wellness, social-emotional growth, respect, and increased self-esteem
• Bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Keen knowledge of USATF and AAU regulations, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Former track athlete/coach is ideal
• Highly effective at fostering a culture of great sportsmanship, respect for others, and self-discipline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with scholars, parents, staff
• Robust attention to detail, and must have familiarity with logistics of track meets and events
• Knowledge and/or sensitivity to issues prevalent in underserved communities of color

Skills

• Track and Field
• Cross-Country
• USATF regulations
• AAU regulations
• Sportsmanship
• Respect for others
• Self-discipline
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Logistics management
• Wellness
• Social-emotional growth
• Self-esteem building

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Part-time

Education Level

• High School Diploma / GED
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $25-$30 per hour

Benefits

• Career Advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

About the Company

• Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York.
• The Promise Academy Afterschool program is an extension of Promise Academy day school.
• The program provides 500+ students in grades K-12 a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that fosters self-confidence and personal and social development.
• Students are exposed to a variety of fun-filled project-based learning, developmental, and high-caliber enrichment activities, which include arts enrichment (e.g., performing, culinary and visual arts), tutoring, homework help, and academic intervention support, as well as health/wellness and physical fitness education.
• Additionally, students are engaged in leadership development activities, including student government, character education, and conflict resolution, and participate in several team sports and recreation activities, including basketball, volleyball, and soccer.
• As a member of the Harlem Children’s Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Equal Opportunity

• Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.