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Girls Forward Sports Instructor

L4

city parks foundationNew York, NY3 days ago

$68,250 per year

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Recreation WorkersSelf-Enrichment TeachersExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

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Girls Forward Sports Instructor City Parks Foundation's Girls Forward program, in partnership with Nike, provides free, girls-only beginner sports programming for middle- and high-school–aged (13-16) youth across New York City parks. Girls Forward creates welcoming, supportive spaces where girls can build confidence, leadership skills, and a lifelong connection to movement through sport. Girls Forward Instructors are trained to deliver a standardized, inclusive curriculum developed by City Parks Foundation and are seasonal employees of CPF's Sports Department. Programming takes place citywide, though staff are typically assigned to sites within their borough of residence. We are seeking part-time Girls Forward Sports Instructors to deliver programming in soccer, tennis, golf, and track & field.
Compensation: $18 - $35.00 per hour based on experience (7-35 hours per week).
Responsibilities:
  • Lead and demonstrate daily lesson plans aligned with the Girls Forward curriculum
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for girls of all skill levels
  • Organize and manage large groups of participants in an orderly and supportive manner
  • Carry and transport sports equipment to and from park sites as needed
  • Track attendance and maintain accurate participation records
  • Communicate professionally with families and promote the program within the community
  • Arrive on time and prepared to assigned park sites across NYCQualificationsStrong playing ability and working knowledge of assigned sport(s)
  • Experience working with youth, preferably in group or instructional settings
  • Commitment to girls' empowerment, inclusion, and youth development
  • Flexibility and creativity for building daily lesson plans surrounding your sport and the Girls Forward curriculum
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
  • Willingness to transport sports equipment and travel between park sites
  • Background check and SafeSport training required
  • Additional training and certifications may also be required
At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.
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Level

MidL4

Salary

$68,250 per year

Location

New York, NY

Occupation

Recreation Workers

Industry

Sports and Recreation Instruction

Posted

3 days ago

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