Fall Sports Coach - Campos Plaza - Cornerstone

University Settlement partners with 40,000+ New Yorkers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn every year to build on our collective strengths as we achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For nearly 140 years, we’ve fought poverty and systemic inequality by building highly effective social services in collaboration with our neighbors. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, and creating space for responsive cooperation.

Joining with our neighbors to make stable foundations where people of all ages can grow and pursue their dreams, we build community strength. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equality, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, youth development, healthy aging, mental health and wellness, English classes for adult immigrants, community centers, and the arts.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Knows and understands the basketball and/or volleyball rules and any changes that are made.

Studies the skills and abilities of the players on the team and puts each player in the most suitable position.

Recognizes and uses each player’s specific talents to devise plays and playing strategies for games.

Works as a teacher when coaching a middle school and high school players.

Devises drills and practice exercises that will adequately prepare players for each game.

Teaches players the rules of the game and how to avoid making fouls that result in penalties.

Works with individual players to hone their particular skills and eliminate bad habits.

Collaborates with co-coach to help build the skill level of the team.

Implement systems to maximize building and program operations

Overseeing day-to-day operations of the Saturday Night Lights Program.

Attend event committee meetings, weekly team meetings, and other meetings as assigned

Assist Campos Plaza Director in parent outreach via phone call, email, and personal meetings daily when children are not in attendance

Supervision of group leaders and support staff

Provide direct program service as an experienced staff

Responsible for maintenance and closure of the building

Perform other duties assigned by supervisor(s)

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED required.

Understand the fundamentals of the game of basketball and/or volleyball.

Must have previous coaching experience; preferably with Middle and/or High School aged students.

Ability to motivate players to reach their potential.

Must have exceptional leadership skills.

Must have excellent communication skills.

Able to make quick decisions under  able to effectively handle stress and keep the temper in check.

Ability to observe and have special attention to detail is required

Work Schedule:

Partial Year Part Time, Saturday, 4:00pm - 10:00pm, 6 hours per week

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local