Youth Track and Field Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate basic track & field skills and teach daily lesson plans
• Organize groups of up to 50 children per class in an orderly and safe manner
• Maintain distribution and storage of equipment
• Maintain weekly attendance and accurate records of class participants
• Answer questions from parents and promote the program to the community

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma
• Experienced players or coaches with knowledge of track & field
• Ability to work with diverse constituencies, both internal and external to CPF
• Exceptional communication skills and work ethic
• Prior group-teaching experience preferred, preferably with children
• Willingness and ability to carry and transport sports equipment as needed

About the role

CPF is seeking to hire experienced track & field athletes, coaches or PE teachers to provide free track and field instruction to children in NYC parks. Spring and Fall classes typically take place on weekend mornings from 9am - 12pm beginning in April. Summer classes will take place on weekdays 9am - 12pm in July & August. Instructors will be trained by CPF and will be seasonal employees of the CityParks Play department. Our program sites are throughout NYC, however staff are usually assigned to work in their borough of residence.

Compensation

$17 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience (7-14 hours per week)

Benefits

Not specified

Schedule

Spring and Fall: Weekend mornings from 9am - 12pm beginning in April
Summer: Weekdays 9am - 12pm in July & August