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About the Role

The NYRR Striders senior fitness program offers weekly sessions focused on older adult activities, incorporating both indoor and outdoor locations. Coaches lead walking and fitness sessions, communicate upcoming events, and support participants in various capacities.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead group walk/run/fitness sessions for older adults of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ensure participant safety and support throughout each session.
• Arrive promptly at assigned locations.
• Complete daily attendance and assist with participant enrollment and event registration.
• Perform administrative tasks for program scheduling and implementation.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and team events.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director, Striders Program.
• Communicate frequently with the program team, responding promptly to correspondence and requests.
• Communicate correct technique and form to improve participant pace and mobility.
• Contribute program enhancements based on practice and experience.
• Perform routine responsibilities under general supervision.
• Apply established fitness principles, technical skills, and functional knowledge to safely facilitate the curriculum.
• Deliver pre-planned group fitness sessions, adapting instruction to meet participant needs.
• Apply technical and functional knowledge to support program initiatives and daily operations.

Requirements

• 1+ Years of Customer Service experience.
• 2+ years of coaching physical activity with populations of all ages.
• Exposure to teaching older adult and/or non-traditional populations preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with a walking or running training program for beginners or non-traditional populations.
• Experience with group exercise or older adult fitness specialty beneficial.
• Knowledge of best practices in older adult fitness and understanding of age-related issues.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams with a strong ability to mentor, train, and guide fellow coaches and participants.
• Proven experience supporting and executing walking sessions, race events, and special programs with a high level of independence.
• Experience providing training, guidance, mentoring, and support coordination to new and existing coaches.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Safesport and NYS Mandated Reporter training (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of Physical Literacy (or willingness to attend workshops).
• Must be willing to travel to all sites across the 5 NYC boroughs.
• Must be able to work a consistent weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for events and trainings.

Skills

• Ability to coach and implement training plans for novice-advanced fitness/walker/runner participants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate games and team bonding activities.
• Ability to motivate and encourage new fitness and walker/runner participants.
• Ability to implement effective conflict resolution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of NYC neighborhoods a plus.
• Fluency in another language is a plus.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Location

• New York City

Work Type

• Part-time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 2+ years coaching experience

Education Level

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification
• Safesport and NYS Mandated Reporter training
• Knowledge of Physical Literacy
• Running Coach certified from a nationally recognized program (USATF, RRCA) preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $30/hour

About the Company

• New York Road Runners (NYRR) is the world's premier community running organization, founded in 1958 with a mission to build healthier lives and stronger communities through running.
• NYRR offers a wide range of races, events, programs, and training resources.
• NYRR's premier event is the TCS New York City Marathon, which raises millions for charity.
• NYRR is committed to youth fitness programs in underserved communities.
• NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in New York City.
• The Community Impact team oversees programs like Rising New York Road Runners, Run for the Future, Open Run, and Striders.

Equal Opportunity

• New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace.
• Skills come from a variety of backgrounds; not all requirements are necessary to apply.
• Encourages applications from candidates who are a good fit and have a passion for the work.