Volleyball Coach

Harlem Childrens Zone•Harlem, NY

6d•Onsite

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 volleyball Coach to support the Promise Academy After School program. The Volleyball Coach will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s 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 Volleyball Coach will join our Promise Academy After School program team that exposes students to a variety of fun-filled project-based learning, developmental, and high-caliber enrichment activities, which include athletics, arts enrichment (e.g., performing, culinary and visual arts), tutoring, homework help, and academic intervention support, as well as health/wellness and physical fitness education. The ideal candidate will develop all aspects of a high-quality Volleyball athletics program and provide scholars with effective leadership.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent or better.
A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
Experience working with youth and adolescent population
Must have strong knowledge and a keen understanding of football
Ensure the various athletics curriculums are structured and have learning goals
Solid understanding of youth sports and safety guidelines
Must be able to travel to away games or events
Must have strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent writing and communication skills
Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible, and approachable attitude
Ability to effectively engage and motivate students

Nice To Haves

College degree
at least two years of coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute the volleyball athletics curriculum
Create a program that will include daily conditioning, fundamental drills, and a strategic playbook
Communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and playing field
Collaborate and consult with staff on student performance in various athletic activities and schoolwork
Maintain ongoing communication with Athletics Program Director
Develop positive relationships with students that promotes wellness, growth, respect, and self-esteem
Act as a positive role model for students
Perform other duties as assigned