Highlights
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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Harlem, NY |
| Industry | Travel, Transportation and Tourism |
| Salary | $25–$30 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 1 to 9 employees |
| Website | http://hcz.org/ |
Description
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.
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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
Requirements
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 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.
Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.
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.)
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.
About Company
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.