Job Type Part-timeDescriptionWe are seeking a part-time coach to lead fun and instructional sports classes that prioritize inclusion, sportsmanship, and love of the game. These sessions take place in Manhattan public elementary schools between 3:00 and 4:30 pm.Instructors are the educators (Teachers, Coaches, Teaching Artists, etc.), who give instruction and leadership in specialized activities in after-school programs. These club activities can be artistic, athletic, academic, or recreational in nature. Activity Specialists are school teachers, experts in specific fields of study/endeavor, or individuals with comparable qualifications.Duties and Responsibilities
- Implements course curriculum, and assists with its development
- Works with teaching assistant to create lesson plans in accordance with course curriculum
- Requests supplies from Site Supervisor well in advance of class sessions
- Leads classes with school-age children
- Supervises children during transitions
- Supervises teaching assistants
- Communicates regularly with Site Supervisor and/or Director about student progress
- Plans, coordinates, and oversees culminating events at the end of each cycle
Requirements
- Subject-matter expertise in a field consistent with the subject taught
- Patient, kind and friendly
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage and correct conduct and performance of adults and children
- Able to manage and give priority to multiple tasks. Exhibits creativity and innovativeness working in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to use own initiative, sound judgment, tact and diplomacy.
- University degree (preferred)
Salary Description $80/hr