After School Instructor - Sports Coach in new york, New York at Imogen Roche Foundation, Inc.

We are seeking a part-time coach to lead fun and instructional sports classes that prioritize inclusion, sportsmanship, and love of the game. The scheduled hours are from 2:30pm to 5:00PM, when NYC public schools are in session.

Instructors are the educators (Teachers, Coaches, Teaching Artists, etc.), who give instruction and leadership in specialized activities in after-school programs. These “club” activities can be artistic, athletic, academic, or recreational in nature. Activity Specialists are school teachers, experts in specific fields of study/endeavor, or individuals with comparable qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implements course curriculum, and assists with its development
• Works with teaching assistant to create lesson plans in accordance with course curriculum
• Requests supplies from Site Supervisor well in advance of class sessions
• Leads classes with school-age children
• Supervises children during transitions
• Supervises teaching assistants
• Communicates regularly with Site Supervisor and/or Director about student progress
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees culminating events at the end of each cycle

• Subject-matter expertise in a field consistent with the subject taught
• Patient, kind and friendly
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children
• Able to manage and give priority to multiple tasks. Exhibits creativity and innovativeness working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to use own initiative, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.
• University degree (preferred)