Youth Sports and Fitness Coach
About The Position
The JCC of Staten Island is seeking Sports & Fitness Coaches to help young children develop a love of movement, physical activity, and healthy living. The coach leads engaging games, sports, movement challenges, and interactive activities that keep children active and involved. Working with instructors and program staff, the coach helps create a fun, inclusive, and safe environment that supports participants’ physical and social development. The role focuses on more than sports: coaches help children build confidence, teamwork, coordination, and healthy habits, while ensuring every child feels included and encouraged to participate. Activities are part of the afterschool program and should be adapted to the developmental needs and abilities of different age groups.
Requirements
- Prior experience coaching or teaching youth sports or fitness classes.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate and positively engage children and teens.
- Availability on weekends and after-school hours.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it.
Nice To Haves
- Personal Training certification from NASM, ACE, ACSM, or NSCA.
- Group Fitness Instruction certification from ACE, AFAA, or ACSM.
- Youth sports coaching certification, such as a sport-specific certification offered by USA Basketball, US Youth Soccer, or another recognized governing organization.
- Specialized youth exercise or fitness instructor certification.
- Relevant physical education teaching credentials or professional training.
Responsibilities
- Lead age-appropriate sports, fitness, and movement activities for children in the afterschool program.
- Organize interactive games that develop running, jumping, balancing, coordination, teamwork, and motor skills.
- Introduce children to sports, relay races, obstacle courses, and other recreational activities.
- Create a positive and encouraging environment where every child feels included and has an opportunity to participate.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, confidence, and healthy habits through active play.
- Adapt activities to the developmental needs and abilities of different age groups.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and engaging environment during activities.
- Collaborate with afterschool staff to create a fun and well-rounded experience for each child.
Benefits
- Subsidized medical coverage options.
- Dental coverage offerings.
- Vision coverage offerings.
- FSA and Dependent Care options.
- Free LTD, STD, and life insurance.
- Pension.
- 403B.
- Program discounts.
- Free membership.
- Ample time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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