Strength and Conditioning Coach
Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Strength and Conditioning Coach at our PA I Athletics. The Strength and Conditioning Coach 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach will join our PA I Athletics team with the responsibility of designing and implementing exercise programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- At least two years of coaching experience
- Must hold certifications such as CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from the NSCA, SCCC from the CSCCa, or USA Weightlifting Level 1
Who You Are
- 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 basketball
- Ensure the various athletics curriculums are structured and have clear 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
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of athletes during in-season, off-season, and pre-season period
- Work with sports medicine staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes
- Provide guidance on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, mobility, and recovery
- Track athlete attendance and progress, and conduct annual needs-analysis for each sport team
- Oversee training sessions to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely
- Communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
- Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and on the court
- 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
Schedule
- Fall/Spring; Monday - Friday 2 pm to 7 pm, Friday 2 pm-7:30 pm
- Summer; Monday-Friday 11 am to 4:30 pm
- Potentially working Saturdays or Sundays is required, depending on the sport & game schedule
Benefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:
- 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.)
Pay
The salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour.