Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Soccer Coach.
The Soccer Coach will demonstrate a strong passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone- to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, community-based programming that creates opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and experience working in a school-based setting that fosters a love for children.
We are launching a brand-new soccer program and are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Soccer Coach to guide our elementary school, middle school, and high school students through the fundamentals of the sport while fostering a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and lead a soccer program from the ground up, working directly with scholars across a range of age groups and skill levels.
The ideal candidate will bring energy, leadership, and creativity to build a strong foundation for the program, instill a love for the game, and support both personal and athletic development.
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Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
This role requires a combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping athletes achieve their best.
Who you are
• A demonstrated commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Former soccer athlete/coach is ideal
• Keen knowledge of soccer regulations, policies, and procedures
• Highly effective at fostering a culture of accountability, great sportsmanship, respect for others, and self-discipline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with scholars, parents, staff
• Robust attention to detail, and must have familiarity with logistics of soccer matches and events
What you’ll do
Schedule
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.
Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.
Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:
The salary range for this position is $25-$30 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.
Opened in 2004, HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools serves over 1,800 children in two K-12 schools. Our mission is to provide a first-rate, year-round, extended-day K-12 school for students living in under-performing school districts. When students enter our schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise. Our schools have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses.
In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.
Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ’s comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services. HCZ Promise Academy Charter Schools are rooted in the belief that all students are capable of academic and personal success when they are surrounded by parents, teachers, and mentors who provide support and maintain the highest of expectations.