Instructor, Volleyball

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Instructor, Volleyball

801 East 156th Street, Bronx, New York 10455 SBECA

Program Director

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud.

WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access to resources in the South Bronx that support thriving neighborhoods – from high‑quality early education and after‑school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.

We are looking for a Volleyball Instructor to join our team at the extended day program at the South Bronx Early College Academy. Under the direct supervision of the extended day program director and the program assistant director, the instructor will co‑supervise a group of middle school students as they participate in academic and enrichment after‑school program activities.

• Plan weekly practices for students in 6th through 8th grades, with each week building upon skills they learned in the previous week.
• Model appropriate behavior to participants, and use positive behavior‑management techniques.
• Approach instruction of students from a strengths‑based perspective.
• Lead and encourage projects and activities that foster academic, emotional, cultural, and artistic growth.
• Encourage students to positively participate in all programming and activities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special events and showcases.
• Attend all required staff and planning meetings.
• Actively seek out and take on special assignments consistent with the goals and objectives of the extended‑day program.

• Minimum two years’ professional experience working with children in a classroom, after‑school, or community‑based environment leading and organizing group activities. Substantial volunteer work will be considered.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in Volleyball.
• Desire to work in a flexible start‑up environment.
• Able to work Tuesday‑Saturday from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM.
• Well‑organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Current, active college enrollment or college degree preferred.

WHEDco affords all qualified applicants equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other category protected by law. WHEDco follows the requirements of the New York Human Rights Law with regard to non‑discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

WHEDco is an E‑Verify employer. E‑Verify is an Internet‑based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.