Instructor, Volleyball

WHEDco Careers Page • New York, NY

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Volleyball Instructor to join our team at the extended day program at the South Bronx Early College Academy. Under the direct supervision of the extended day program director and the program assistant Director, the instructor will co-supervise a group of middle school students as they participate in academic and enrichment after-school program activities.

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ professional experience working with children in a classroom, after-school, or community-based environment leading and organizing group activities. Substantial volunteer work will be considered.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in Volleyball.
• Desire to work in a flexible start-up environment.
• Able to work Tuesday-Saturday from 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM.
• Well-organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Current, active college enrollment or college degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly practices for students in 6th through 8th grades, with each week building upon skills they learned in the previous week.
• Model appropriate behavior to participants, and use positive behavior-management techniques.
• Approach instruction of students from a strengths-based perspective.
• Lead and encourage projects and activities that foster academic, emotional, cultural, and artistic growth.
• Encourage students to positively participate in all programming and activities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special events and showcases.
• Attend all required staff and planning meetings.
• Actively seek out and take on special assignments consistent with the goals and objectives of the extended-day program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees