Career Coach (Youth Employment Program)

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

6d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Career Coach provides direct support, guidance, and supervision to youth participating in the Police Athletic League’s Youth Employment programs. The role facilitates workforce development, career readiness, educational, leadership, and enrichment activities to help adolescents build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace and pursue educational and career goals. The Coach supports program operations at assigned PAL Centers and/or within an assigned borough and may travel throughout the five boroughs with participants, as well as occasionally out of state. The position calls for an organized, dependable, engaging professional who is comfortable working directly with adolescents and can help create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. The schedule is flexible and may include occasional evenings, weekends, trips, and special events. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check. The position pays $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate, and build positive relationships with adolescents.
Strong understanding of youth development and/or workforce development principles.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate participant records and documentation.
Basic computer skills, including data entry and use of Microsoft Office or similar productivity tools.
Ability to learn and effectively use program databases, case management systems, and other technology platforms.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Self-motivated, dependable, flexible, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive participant information appropriately.
Commitment to providing high-quality educational, career development, and enrichment experiences to youth.
Willingness and ability to travel throughout the five boroughs and occasionally out of state with participants.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and special events.
Successful completion of the agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Workforce Development, Youth Development, or a related field.
Experience working with adolescents or young adults in a youth development, education, workforce development, community-based, or similar setting.
Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, or educational activities.
Experience with youth employment or workforce development programs.
Lesson-planning experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement Youth Employment programming at assigned PAL Centers and/or within an assigned borough, including career readiness, job readiness, educational, leadership, and enrichment activities.
Provide direct participant support through outreach, instruction, mentoring, coaching, and individualized guidance.
Support participant recruitment, orientation, registration, and onboarding.
Facilitate career-readiness workshops and activities covering communication, professionalism, goal setting, interviewing, resume development, workplace expectations, and related skills.
Monitor and evaluate participant engagement, performance, progress, and achievement using department tools and established practices.
Maintain accurate participant records, including attendance, weekly schedules, student folders, case notes, progress reports, and other required documentation.
Collect, enter, and maintain program and participant data in accordance with funding requirements, contractual obligations, and PAL procedures.
Identify opportunities to improve programming and participant outcomes and recommend ways to strengthen program effectiveness and engagement.
Communicate consistently and professionally with participants, families, PAL staff, community partners, schools, employers, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with Youth Employment staff and other PAL departments to implement programs, initiatives, events, and organizational priorities.
Participate in required staff meetings, professional development, training, and program improvement activities.
Stay current on workforce development practices, youth employment trends, career-readiness strategies, and resources for adolescent and young adult career development.
Participate in program trips, special events, workshops, and other activities, including local and occasional out-of-state travel with participants.
Help maintain a safe, clean, organized, comfortable, and welcoming program environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Youth Employment or other PAL leadership.