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About the Role
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) seeks a Strength and Conditioning Coach to design and implement exercise programs that enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk, contributing to HCZ's mission of breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored to athlete needs during in-season, off-season, and pre-season periods.
- Work with sports medicine staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes.
- Provide guidance on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, mobility, and recovery.
- Track athlete attendance and progress, and conduct annual needs-analysis for each sport team.
- Oversee training sessions to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely.
- Communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and on the court.
- Collaborate and consult with staff on student performance in various athletic activities and schoolwork.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Athletics Program Director.
- Develop positive relationships with students that promote wellness, growth, respect, and self-esteem.
- Act as a positive role model for students.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- At least two years of coaching experience.
- Must hold certifications such as CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from the NSCA, SCCC from the CSCCa, or USA Weightlifting Level 1.
- Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.
- Experience working with youth and adolescent population.
- Strong knowledge and a keen understanding of basketball.
- Ability to ensure athletics curriculums are structured with clear learning goals.
- Solid understanding of youth sports and safety guidelines.
- Must be able to travel to away games or events.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible, and approachable attitude.
- Ability to effectively engage and motivate students.
Skills
- Strength and Conditioning Program Design
- Injury Prevention
- Athlete Rehabilitation
- Nutrition Guidance
- Conditioning
- Resistance Training
- Mobility Training
- Recovery Strategies
- Athlete Progress Tracking
- Needs Analysis
- Youth Sports Safety
- Basketball Knowledge
- Leadership
- Organization
- Communication
- Student Engagement
- Motivation
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Part-Time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of coaching experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher
Salary/Compensations
- $25-$30 per hour
Benefits
- Career advancement
- Paid sick leave
- Employee referral bonus
- Physical wellness discounts
- Commuter 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.
- HCZ's mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
- 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 EEO.