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Inspire, Play, Lead – Be the Best Part of Every Kid's Day!
At Kids in the Game, we're building a vibrant community of dedicated youth leaders to rethink the way kids play. We operate 40+ recess, PE, after school programs and 10+ day camps across New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx), working with 150-250+ part time staff throughout the year.
We’re more than your average youth development organization. As a Certified B Corporation, we're on a mission to positively impact kids’ lives. We share a commitment to fostering positive opportunities through sports and creative play. We bring energy, excitement, and creativity to every day. Our programs offer kids a blend of sports, creative movement, arts, STEM, exciting special events, engaging monthly themes, and more to make every moment the highlight of a child's year.
Be a part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity, commitment, empathy, and ambition – join Kids in the Game to inspire the next generation through play and sports in NYC!
WHAT IS A YOUTH SPORTS COORDINATOR?
The Youth Sports Coordinator (YSC) position is an entry-level, full-time position (40 hours per week) for emerging youth development professionals who are looking to build a career that incorporates sports, athletics, youth development, mentorship, and program administration. During the school year, Youth Sports Coordinators work Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm. During the summer camp season, Youth Sports Coordinators work from Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (summer camp hours).
As a Youth Sports Coordinator for our Brooklyn and Queens programs, you’ll be a hands-on coach and leader across recess and after school programs located in Jamaica, Maspeth, and Ridgewood in Queens, and East New York, Bed-Stuy, Sunset Park, Clinton Hill, and Downtown Brooklyn. You will travel across boroughs via public transportation to lead and inspire youth in recess and PE programs, acting as a head coach and role model for other coaches. You’ll be part of a regional support team to help cover shifts on a daily basis due to call-outs and absences, ensuring programs run smoothly and maintain high-quality standards.
Additionally, you’ll manage after-school programming as an Assistant or Site Coordinator, handling program supervision, student data, schedules, and activities. During the summer camp season, you will be part of our camp leadership team, serving as a Division Leader or Assistant Director (Admin AD, Programming AD, or Offsite AD).
This is a predominantly coaching-based role for individuals who have worked across the youth development field and have a demonstrated background in leading and executing sports & creative play programs. You will be joining a team of 6-8 Youth Sports Coordinators who have spent 3-4+ years coaching in recess/PE, after school, and summer camp programs.
Contract Length: We are currently hiring someone for this role to start in January 2025 and go through August 2025 (8 months). This is a renewable contract, pending a strong performance, which would lead to a full 12-month contract starting September 2025. YSCs are expected to commit to this role for the full contract, which includes school year & summer camp programming.
We are looking for candidates who are able to commit fully to our cultural and behavioral expectations. Our team needs to know you are dedicated to our mission and align with our values, as well as have the right education/experience to effectively lead youth sports programs and classes.
These qualities and expectations are, but not limited to, the following:
- Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and coaching ability with a focus on teamwork
- Effective communication through an empathetic approach
- Ability to be adaptable and lead by example
- Willingness to to receive feedback and have a growth mindset
- Excellent organization, time management and communication skills
Youth Sports Coordinator Leadership Tracks:
YSCs are expected to follow one of the two leadership tracks listed below:
- Site Coordinator Track
- YSCs on this track are expected to commit their working hours to recess/PE coaching, after school program leadership, and office hours to complete administrative tasks for their Site Coordinator roles. You will be placed at multiple sites for the different programs you support and you will use public transportation to move around locations
- 2 days of office hours (10am - 2pm)
- 3 days of recess coaching (AM hours between 10am and 2pm)
- 5 days of after school coaching as an Assistant / Site Coordinator (PM hours between 2:30 and 6:00pm)
- Head Coach Track
- YSCs on this track are expected to commit their working hours to recess/PE coaching, after school sports coaching, enrichment classes (Art/Science), and specialized sports classes. YSCs on this track may have modified weekly schedules that require Saturday sports coaching. You will be placed at multiple sites for the different programs you support and you will use public transportation to move around locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
- 1 day of office hours (10am - 2pm)
- 3 days of recess coaching (AM hours between 10am and 2pm)
- 5 days of after school coaching (PM hours between 2:30 and 6:00pm)
- Saturday sports coaching (9am and 1pm; 8-9 week sessions)
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Coaching and Program Support:
- Leading age-appropriate sports lessons and group games for 15-20 children in school-based and after-school settings
- Teach skills and enhance children’s knowledge of physical fitness, health education, rhythm and dance, as well as individual and team sports, through Kids in the Game curriculum
- Provide appropriate safety instruction and conduct safety checks on equipment and field areas to insure the overall safety of all sports equipment and school spaces
- Display patience and utilize positive behavior management skills to effectively manage children's behaviors and respond to their needs.
- Site Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Create the daily structure of the after school schedule based on groupings of 5-10 kids per group; assign coaches to lead activities with groups
- Plan, organize, and host weekly/monthly special events for kids
- Implement weekly / monthly program themes (e.g. Heart Healthy Challenge) using provided program design resources
- Ensure that coaches come in prepared with lesson plan modifications that are inclusive, age-appropriate, and skill-based and have a clear understanding of the activities
- Become highly proficient in our student registration systems. Manage the student enrollment, payments, rosters, and attendance
- Communicate with school personnel regarding facilities usage & permits
- Communicate with families about student progress or concerns. Create newsletters to share with families about what is happening at program
- Support on-going training with your coaching team and be a strong leader who leads by example.
- Provide regular feedback for coaches under your direct supervision and conduct formal staff evaluations twice per year; connect with the People & Culture team to recommend coaches for other programs
- Become proficient in using organizational platforms, e.g. Slack, Gmail, Asana, LeagueApps, Site Coordinator Hubs, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar, employee portals, etc.
- Office and Departmental Work Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with direct managers and other leadership team members, in alignment with the organization’s core values and inclusive communication approach
- Consistently use organization-wide communication channels and follow relevant policies (Slack, Email, Google Calendar, etc.)
- Maintain an accurate work calendar, regularly update their calendar and schedule meetings, and use office time to meet with other leadership staff, including 1:1 check-ins with direct managers and coaches under your direct supervision
- Complete all required virtual and in-person training for full time staff and coaches, including the annual Anti-Sexual Harassment training
- Attend, contribute, and participate in routinely scheduled meetings and trainings with direct managers, the YSC cohort, Site Coordinator cohort, Program Management team, and other departments
- Attend and participate in org-wide retreats, quarterly meetings (1-2 per year), and biweekly all-staff meetings
- Participate in performance reviews twice per year, write peer reviews to offer feedback on other team members, and consistently seek to improve individual performance based on peer feedback and manager feedback
- Summer Camp Work Responsibilities:
- Youth Sports Coordinators are expected to work at one of our summer camp locations, which operate for 7-8 weeks during the summer. Your summer camp position and location will be determined based on your year-round performance, technical skills, and level of commitment to supporting summer camp operations. YSCs are placed in positions that span between an Activity Specialist to an Assistant Director. If you are being considered for a more senior camp position, you will be expected to participate in an interview process to determine your eligibility.
- Camp locations: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx (subject to change)
- Time: seasonal, full-time camp hours (e.g. Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4:15pm)
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
The Youth Sports Coordinator role offers a multifaceted and supportive entry-level experience that combines coaching, leadership development, and a clear career progression path, making it an attractive opportunity for individuals right out of college.
- Dynamic Skill Development: Cultivate versatile skills essential for professional growth, spanning site management, partner relation management, effective communication, staff supervision and leadership, scheduling and activity development, cross department collaboration, both receiving and providing feedback, fostering the development of core, behavioral, functional, and managerial competencies
- Leadership Opportunities: Overseeing youth after-school and recess programs, fostering teamwork, and positively influencing students and staff, contributing to the development of confidence and essential management skills.
- Structured Career Pathway: We have a commitment to professional development by offering a clear upward mobility map, allowing individuals to engage in department-specific projects and progress to higher-level positions over several years.
- Supportive Environment: Our team emphasizes regular check-ins, training sessions, semi annual performance reviews and feedback opportunities to foster supportive collaboration and communication for professional growth.
- Comprehensive Training: Undergo training to gain proficiency in executing high-quality youth development programs, including systems training (Slack, GSuite, Asana, League Apps and more), empathetic leadership and mentorship training, effective project management training, specialized behavior management techniques for diverse age groups and much more
- Technological Proficiency: Gain proficiency in organizational platforms like Slack, Gmail, Asana, LeagueApps, and Google Suite, enhancing your ability to streamline communication, efficiently manage schedules, and contribute effectively to a collaborative work environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package includes a salary paid biweekly from January through August 2025,, access to benefits, and paid time off. The total compensation for this role would include: $25,000 - $27,000 as the salary for the 8-month period of January - August (annualized rate of $40,000), along with access to our full benefits package (valued at $11,000).
The Youth Sports Coordinator position is renewable for a 12-month contract starting September 1, 2025, with an annualized salary of $42,000.
- $25,000 - $27,000 salary for January - August 2025
- $1,400 to $1,600 bi-weekly salary
- Salary determined by relevant work experience, education/degree level, demonstrated skills, certifications, etc.
- Annual bonuses and annual performance-based salary raises
- Comprehensive benefits package valued at $11,000 (including 15 days of paid time off, public holidays, 401K, commuter benefits, health insurance + HSA, and wellness program)
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team. We are COMMITTED, INCLUSIVE, POSITIVE, EMPATHETIC, and AMBITIOUS.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
