Sports & Recreational Specialist

Harlem Childrens Zone • Harlem, NY

34d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Sports & Recreation Specialist to support our K-12 programming. The Sports & Recreation Specialist 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 Sports & Recreation Specialist will join our team that is designed to instill a culture of healthy living throughout the Zone but is more expansive and strategically focused on the way we reach youth in our programs, their parents and caregivers, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, energetic part-time sports and recreation specialist that will facilitate daily physical activity for students and be dedicated to implementing Healthy Harlem programming at respective sites and report to the health coordinator. For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know .

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience implementing physical/movement activities in school-based, after-school, camp, and/or community-based settings.
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations
• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Animated, energetic spirit and a positive, resilient attitude
• Adapts well to changes in assignment and priorities with the ability to respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead daily physical activity for students
• Promote physical literacy ; the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical movement activities for life
• Incorporate sports, games, and a variety of other unique and exciting activities in a positive, fun environment
• Adapt activities to creatively engage children with various skill sets and interests
• Implement physical activities in a variety of settings, including small classrooms, cafeteria, and gymnasium
• Provide clear classroom instructions, including learning objectives and transitions
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modeling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Gather height and weight measurements and facilitate PACER fitness test

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.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees