Track & Field Coach

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Track and Field Coach to join the Promise Academy After-School program. The Track and Field Coach will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The Promise Academy Afterschool program is an extension of Promise Academy day school. The program provides 500+ students in grades K-12 a safe, nurturing, and educational environment that fosters self-confidence and personal and social development. Students are exposed to a variety of fun-filled project-based learning, developmental, and high-caliber enrichment activities, which include arts enrichment (e.g., performing, culinary and visual arts), tutoring, homework help, and academic intervention support, as well as health/wellness and physical fitness education. Additionally, students are engaged in leadership development activities, including student government, character education, and conflict resolution, and participate in several team sports and recreation activities, including basketball, volleyball, and soccer. We are seeking a part-time Track & Field Coach. The ideal candidate will develop a high-quality track and field/cross-country program for scholars and provide effective leadership.

Responsibilities

Create and expand the track and field/cross-country program; Develop and administer effective practices to ultimately keep scholar-athletes engaged; Organize off-season training, practices, and meets; Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and playing field; Partner with administration and teachers to ensure scholar-athletes are in full compliance with the Athletic Department Code of Conduct; Monitor, record, and file essential documents pertaining to scholars on the team (waiver form, permission form, health form, etc.); Develop positive relationships with scholars that promote wellness, social-emotional growth, respect, and increased self-esteem; Bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED; Keen knowledge of USATF and AAU regulations, policies, and procedures; Demonstrated commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ; Highly effective at fostering a culture of great sportsmanship, respect for others, and self-discipline; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with scholars, parents, staff; Robust attention to detail and familiarity with logistics of track meets and events; Knowledge and/or sensitivity to issues prevalent in underserved communities of color

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree preferred; Former track athlete/coach is ideal

Benefits

Career Advancement; Paid sick leave; Employee referral bonus; Physical wellness discounts; Commuter benefits; Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)