Director of Youth Coaching

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center Manhattan is seeking a Director of Youth Coaching to lead and sustain their premier coaching program within the Youth Athletics Department. This role emphasizes children's growth and skill development through enriching, high-quality, and age-appropriate programs. The JCC offers over 30 sports classes weekly for children aged 18 months to 13 years, including basketball, tennis, and pickleball, with a goal to instill a love of sports and movement through a positive, child-focused approach. This full-time position involves leading 15-20 sports classes weekly with assistant coaches. A key responsibility is training, supporting, and empowering a staff of coaches in collaboration with the Associate Director of Youth Coaching. The role also includes administrative and managerial duties for the department, requiring timely and effective collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong coaching background, a commitment to youth development in athletics, exceptional leadership abilities, and a visionary approach to coaching and staff training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, Psychology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Proven experience in coaching youth sports, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of child development principles and the ability to apply them while coaching.
Ability to inspire and motivate youth athletes and coaches alike.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Reliable, punctual, and a strong role model for coaches and children.
Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive environment.
First aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Must be available to work some late nights and Sundays each semester.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree

Responsibilities

Oversee a leveled youth athletics program that includes skill progression, instills a love for sports at an early age, and provides a pathway for aspiring young athletes to excel in sports through structured coaching and developmental milestones.
Co-develop and implement a comprehensive coaching curriculum for youth sports programs for children ages 18 months-13 years.
Lead recreational and skill-building classes for younger children, ensuring foundational techniques are taught in a fun, engaging and developmentally appropriate manner.
Conduct classes for older children with a focus on game play, strategy, and advanced skills development.
Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth among youth participants.
Communicate regularly with families to update them on their child's progress and program developments.
Recruit, train, and supervise a team of coaches, and provide ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Co-plan bi-weekly staff meetings for coaches with a focus on professional development and skill-building.
Create a collaborative team culture that encourages mutual respect, open communication, and continuous learning among coaches, athletes, and families, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone works together towards shared goals of personal growth and team success.
Collaborate with other departments within the JCC to coordinate scheduling, facility usage, and program logistics.
Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of coaching programs through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics.
Stay current with trends and best practices in youth coaching, sports psychology, and child development.
Manage daily departmental administrative work in a timely and efficient manner.