League Coach (Edward Byrne Center - Queens, NY)

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

33d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Athletic League of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit serving communities across all five boroughs since 1914. PAL operates programs for children and young adults, including early childhood, after-school, summer, teen, college readiness, employment, juvenile justice, and sports programs. The part-time League Coach serves as a positive role model and creates a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where young people can develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship. The coach plans and leads practices, prepares teams for games and tournaments, and builds positive relationships with youth, families, officials, and community partners. The position reports to the Teen Supervisor. The schedule is 9 hours per week: 3 hours a day, 3 days a week. Coaches must attend 15 hours of orientation before programming begins, complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training, and attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year. The position is based at the Edward Byrne Center 113th Precinct in Queens, New York, with a stated start date of September 7, 2026. The hourly salary range is $20–$25, commensurate with skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience coaching youth sports, leading recreational activities, or working with children and adolescents in a school or community setting.
Knowledge of the rules, skills, and fundamentals of assigned sports and ability to teach participants of varying ages and skill levels.
Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and coaching skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Ability to complete DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprinting; an annual physical must have been completed within the last year.
Ability to work 9 hours per week, 3 hours a day for 3 days a week.
Ability to attend 15 hours of pre-program orientation and complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training.
Ability to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
Openness to learning and growing.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or a degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Youth Development, Education, or a related field.
Bilingual ability in Spanish, French, or Chinese.

Responsibilities

Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Plan and lead age-appropriate practices, skill-development sessions, and game preparation that promote athletic growth, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship.
Supervise participants during practices, games, tournaments, and team activities; follow safety protocols and organizational policies while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment.
Be aware of participants’ IEPs and medical conditions and follow support plans to help participants with special needs thrive.
Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed, including in situations involving suicide prevention, grief, or loss due to a family member’s death or incarceration; provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other program and school staff.
Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model in demeanor, communication, and behavior.
Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
Interact with caretakers and maintain open lines of communication.
Attend 15 hours of orientation before programming begins and complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
Integrate mental health, social-emotional learning, and special-needs inclusion skills into programming.