Striders Coach (C2 Walk/Run)

New York Road Runners•New York, NY

3d•$35

About The Position

The NYRR Striders senior fitness program has weekly sessions, with most program hours occurring between Monday-Friday mornings and afternoons. The Striders program incorporates different types of all-levels activities for older adults at indoor and outdoor locations. Coaches lead weekly walking and fitness sessions and communicate with members about upcoming events. Most sessions are conducted in local parks and senior neighborhood centers throughout New York City. There are weekend races/walks that coaches can elect to work when available. The Coach supports all efforts to foster a safe and inclusive environment and creates strong team cohesion. Please visit our website at www.nyrr.org/striders for more details. This is a part-time position, requiring a commitment of at least two sessions per week. Typical shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Each shift is two hours with the exception of events. It’s required to work at least two events throughout the program year.

Requirements

This is a part-time position, offering up to 5-12 hours a week. Typical shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.
1+ Years of Customer Service experience
2+ years of coaching physical activity with populations of all ages
Bachelor’s Degree or college experience preferred
First Aid and CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain certification through NYRR sponsored training)
Safesport and NYS Mandated Reporter training (or willingness to obtain certification)
Knowledge of Physical Literacy (or willingness to attend online or in-person workshops through NYRR sponsored training).
Ability to coach and implement training plan for novice-advanced fitness/walker/runner participants.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to facilitate games and team bonding activities to create a strong team environment.
Ability to motivate and encourage new fitness and walker/runner participants.
Ability to implement effective conflict resolution as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Must be willing to travel to all sites, located across the 5 NYC boroughs
Must be able to work a consistent weekly schedule
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for the program and organization’s events and trainings.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to teaching older adult and/or non-traditional populations preferred
Knowledge and experience with a walking or running training program for beginners or non-traditional populations
Experience with group exercise or older adult fitness specialty beneficial
Knowledge of best practices in older adult fitness as well as understanding of age-related issues.
Senior Fitness, Group Fitness, and/or Running Coach certified from a nationally recognized program (ACE, NASM, AFFA, APFA, ISSA, USATF, RRCA) preferred.
Knowledge of NYC neighborhoods a plus.
Fluency in another language is a plus
Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings

Responsibilities

Lead a group walk/run/fitness session for an older adult population, including people from diverse backgrounds, and all physical abilities.
Ensure all participants are supported throughout each session and finish the session safely.
Arrive at various locations promptly and as assigned.
Complete daily attendance, and support participants with enrollment and event registration.
Perform other administrative tasks required for scheduling program implementation.
Attend staff meetings, required program curriculum trainings and team events.
Maintain regular communication with Director, Striders Program
Communicate frequently with the program team. Respond to all correspondence promptly and reply to all requests by the specified deadline.
Communicate correct, effective technique and form to improve participant pace and mobility.
Contribute program enhancements based upon practice and experience