Team For Kids Coach (Part-Time)

Job Responsibilities

• Support team training sessions, working with the Team for Kids Head Coach to deliver the workout
• Begin each training/practice session with appropriate warm-up exercises, stretching, drills, and announcements
• Ensure all participants are supported throughout each training/practice session and finish the course/workout safely
• Proactively answer runner questions, providing support for their overall marathon training journey
• Encourage and support runners to successfully complete the workout

Experience Job Requirements

• Prior coaching and training/running experience strongly preferred
• Experience coaching and working with runners of various levels
• PREFERRED: Experience in community building and runner engagement

Education & Certifications

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain certification through NYRR-sponsored training)
• PREFERRED: RRCA, USATF, or comparable coaching or training certification (or willingness to obtain certification through NYRR-sponsored training)

Skills And Attributes

• Commitment to NYRR and Team for Kids mission
• Knowledge of Team for Kids program
• Ability to implement workout for runners of ranging ability levels and adapt workouts onsite as needed to ensure safety of participants
• Ability to provide deliver clear explanations, demonstrations, and instructions about workout and drills
• Strong interpersonal skills with organized and clear communication style required
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to encourage and motivate runners
• Ability to implement effective conflict resolution as needed
• Ability to adapt to feedback based on Team for Kids Head Coach and customer comments
• Preferred: Willingness and flexibility to travel to various parks such as Central Park, Prospect Park, and various locations throughout New York City

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to simultaneously coach and comfortably speak, while running non-stop, at an assigned pace/effort
• Run with a 10-pound AED backpack, if required for emergency situations to administer first-aid
• Hourly Rate: $30.00