Asphalt Green, a renowned non-profit sports and fitness complex on the Upper East Side of Manhattan (1750 York Ave. and E 91st Street), is seeking enthusiastic and experienced coaches for our Recess Enhancement Program (REP) for the 2024-2025 school year. This program is implemented during recess at 60 NYC public elementary schools across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens. Coaches will lead recess sessions, introduce children to new games, and foster positive conflict resolution. We require candidates to be at least 18 years old, available Monday through Friday, 2-4 hours daily between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm from September 2024 to June 2025. Ideal candidates are energetic, positive, experienced in youth athletics, passionate about sports, and willing to travel across boroughs. Experience with NYC public schools or at-risk youth is a plus.
Play Coach Duties:
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Lead recess sessions, introducing children to new games.
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Help children resolve conflicts positively.
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Attending professional development meetings to share strategies and learn new games.
Successful candidates will undergo fingerprinting by the NYC DOE, with costs covered by Asphalt Green. Employment offers are contingent upon clearance from the NYC DOE Personnel Eligibility Tracking System (PETS), required before beginning work in NYC DOE schools or affiliated locations.
Note: Group interviews will be held in the coming weeks, where you will demonstrate a recess game to other candidates.
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Energetic, positive, dynamic and reliable!
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Experience working with youth in an athletic/large group setting.
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Enjoy playing sports and games!
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Leadership skills, independence and a passion for working with children.
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Willing and able to travel to schools in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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Experience in NYC public schools or work with at-risk youth is a plus.