Sports Coach

About the role

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community‑based agency in Staten Island, NY that provides job placement, youth development programs, and community outreach services. The Youth Sports Coach is responsible for supervising and organizing physical‑activity programs for participants ages 10‑20, providing engaging and safe activities that support physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans for the program’s physical‑activity curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with the Program Director and/or Education Specialist on the implementation and development of sports activities.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for individualized and group lessons using varied teaching methods.
• Supervise and manage groups of participants.
• Create a learning environment conducive to development in sports such as soccer, basketball, football, dance, etc.
• Facilitate a safe and productive environment for youth through sports‑related instruction and games.
• Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth.
• Model, enforce, teach, and develop age‑appropriate social, physical, and emotional behaviors.
• Employ positive behavior‑management strategies for disruptive or negative behaviors.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a role model to participants.
• Abide by all safety protocols outlined by the Department of Health/OCFS, DYCD, and UAU.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of a specific physical‑activity subject matter or specialty (required).
• Experience working with children, teens, or young adults.
• 1 + year of experience teaching or facilitating sport‑related group activities.
• Cultural competence – ability to understand, be sensitive to, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
• Pass reference checks and background screening.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Willingness to take initiative and be flexible when needed.
• Excels in a collaborative environment to achieve target objectives and outcomes.

Physical Requirements

The role requires occasional standing, sitting, or walking; approximately 30 % of the day is spent sitting, with the remainder walking or standing. Employees must be able to remain stationary for at least 20 % of the time and may stand or walk for up to 95 % of the day. The position involves both indoor and outdoor work (weather permitting) and requires the ability to communicate clearly, exchange accurate information, and observe details at close range.

Pay

Starting pay rate: $26.50 per hour (subject to city, state, and/or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances).

Schedule

Part‑time, 10–15 hours per week.

Job Type: Part Time  |  Department: COMPASS/SONYC/BEACON/Cornerstone  |  Reports To: Program Director and Assistant Program Director  |  Effective Date: January 2026  |  FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt / Hourly