Harlem Children's Zone is hiring: Sports & Recreational Specialist in New York

Overview

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks a Sports & Recreation Specialist to support our K-12 programming. The role is part-time and reports to the health coordinator. The Sports & Recreation Specialist will facilitate daily physical activity for students and help implement Healthy Harlem programming at respective sites.

Base pay range: $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr. The range provided by HCZ reflects general ranges; actual pay will be based on skills and experience. For more details, speak with your recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead daily physical activity for students
• Promote physical literacy: motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value lifelong engagement in physical activities
• Incorporate sports, games, and a variety of other engaging activities in a positive, fun environment
• Adapt activities to engage children with various skill sets and interests
• Implement physical activities in settings such as small classrooms, cafeterias, and gymnasiums
• Provide clear classroom instructions, including learning objectives and transitions
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modelling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Gather height and weight measurements and facilitate PACER fitness tests

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health education, or a related field
• Experience implementing physical activities in school-based, after-school, camp, or community-based settings
• Comfortable working in urban settings with diverse populations

Qualifications – Who You Are

• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Animated, energetic spirit and a positive, resilient attitude
• Adapts well to changes and can respond effectively to new information and unexpected obstacles
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods

Schedule

• Fall & Spring: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–8:00 PM
• After-school programming: minimum 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day (schedules determined based on the program)

Benefits

• Part-time benefits including career advancement, paid sick leave, employee referral bonus, physical wellness discounts, commuter benefits, and discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more

Note: The hourly rate for this position is $25–$30 per hour. To be considered, apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters. Harlem Children’s Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship. HCZ is an EOE.