Activity Specialist; Sports Coach - After School

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$35.00 to $44.00 / per hour

Coaches are responsible for planning, organizing and delivering an appropriate range of sports activities and programs for participants in the after school program. Coaches are tasked with developing youth into leaders through team-based activities, building a culture of learning and physical development. The incumbent will understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with the functions of the position.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Activity Specialist is responsible for leading high-quality instructional and enrichment activities for students participating in the after school and summer programs. This position requires subject-matter expertise in a specialized activity area such as STEAM, literacy, sports, academic support, health and fitness, or visual and performing arts. The Activity Specialist is responsible for curriculum implementation, lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all participants.

Must be available to work during designated after school and/or summer program hours.

To help children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We do this by providing comprehensive support to children and their families in targeted high-needs New York City neighborhoods. Children's Aid annually serves children and their families at over 40 sites in New York, as well as through three national program models. Children's Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children's health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

We put children, youth, and families first:
We listen to and incorporate the voices of children, youth and families in all that we do.

We seek equity and transformation in our communities:
We courageously work within and outside systems to create opportunities for children, youth and families.

We strive for excellence:
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

We are powered by collaboration:
Our work is stronger when we trust, partner, and respect each other and the communities we serve.

We are driven by compassion:
We lead with kindness, care, and empathy and believe in the endless potential of the people we serve and our team.

• Supervise and manage groups of up to 20 participants in a structured program setting.
• Demonstrate strong moral, ethical, and professional conduct, serving as a positive role model for youth.
• Develop, plan, and implement lessons aligned with program curriculum, themes, and project-based learning objectives.
• Lead and instruct specialty enrichment activities requiring specific expertise in areas including but not limited to STEAM, literacy, academic support, sports, health and fitness, and visual and performing arts.
• Collaborate with Group Leaders and program staff in the development and implementation of program themes and instructional activities.
• Monitor and enhance performance by providing tuition, encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Prepare practice activities to teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques.
• Advise youth on positive health and lifestyle habits.
• Become knowledgeable with safety protocols and medical emergency practices.
• Follow the schedule for your respective sports given to you by Sports Coordinator.
• Commitment to be available for all practices and games according to your schedule.
• Communicate all challenges to Sports Coordinator when it comes to scheduling for games and practices.
• Communicate all call outs and lateness to Program Directors.
• Giv…