JOIN OUR NETWORK OF AFTER SCHOOL COACHES
Join us at Kids in the Game to help us change the way kids play! Be part of a team dedicated to providing enriching after-school experiences for children, fostering their growth, and promoting a love for physical activity and learning. At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 100+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.
WHO WE ARE
Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:
Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact in the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day. To learn more about our programs and our team, visit www.kidsinthegame.com.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are actively seeking coaches, college students, and youth development specialists to join our dynamic team of after-school coaches and activity specialists from December 2024 through June 2025. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our after-school programming, which focuses on incorporating educational and engaging sports and fitness classes during the traditional after-school hours.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
In the role of an After School Coach or Specialist, your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, and implementing a diverse range of weekly activities for children and young adults, ranging from Pre-K to middle school. These activities aim to promote creative play, skill development, and foster individual, group, and team-based instruction. Additionally, you may also provide assistance with homework and school work during breaks between games and activities. Depending on your availability and skill set, you can expect to work between 10 to 20 hours per week, earning a competitive hourly rate. Our coaches and specialists typically work in various schools throughout the week.
Weekly Schedule: Your weekly schedule as an after-school coach will involve working approximately 10-15 hours per week. These programs are located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. The majority of afterschool programs run from 3pm to 6pm, five days a week. Additionally, some programs may require extended half-day schedules once per week, which run from 1pm to 6pm.
As an After School Coach or Specialist, your key responsibilities will include:
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Leading age-appropriate sports lessons and group games for 15-20 children in school-based and after-school settings.
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Implementing an engaging curriculum that can be adapted to accommodate various learning styles and developmental needs of the children.
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Displaying patience and utilizing positive behavior management skills to effectively manage children's behaviors and respond to their needs.
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Specialists will be responsible for leading activities and games within their specific field of expertise, such as dance/creative movement, art, sports, etc.
After School Program Types: Kids in the Game facilitates a variety of after school program types throughout the school year. Each program supports youth development through sports and creative play in a variety of activities. The program types include:
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Full After School: Our full after-school program combines a range of activities including sports, homework help, creative movement, dance, STEAM projects, special events, and fitness games-galore into a daily program. After School Coaches will work with Co-Coaches to take students through each activity during the afternoon schedule. They will lead provided curriculum games, activities, and team-time group activities.
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Teams & Classes: Working collaboratively with our school partner’s vision for after-school, Kids in the Game provides physical activities and sports-based group games for after school students. Teams & Classes After School Coaches will prepare and lead these sports and games throughout the afternoon schedule.
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Enrichment After School: Working collaboratively with our school partner’s vision for after-school and existing vendors, Kids in the Game provides specialty classes ranging from Warrior Fitness, Creative Movement, Team Sports, and more! Lead Enrichment Coaches will develop and facilitate group activities in a specific class type for a range of ages. They will be required to collaborate and communicate with students, other after school coaches, coordinators, and the school administration.
Compensation: This is a part-time, hourly position. We offer competitive hourly rates in the range of $20-$27 / hour for after school coaches based on prior experience as a general coach, teacher, youth development specialist, or activity specialist. Rates vary by program type as well:
- Full After School: $20-$23 per hour
- Coaches with less than 2 years experience will be paid at the starting range of $20-$22 per hour.
- Coaches with more than 2-3+ years of qualified coaching and teaching experience to be paid above starting range.
- Teams & Classes After School: $22-$25 per hour
- Coaches with less than 2 years experience will be paid at the starting range of $22-$24 per hour.
- Coaches with more than 2-3+ years of qualified coaching and teaching experience to be paid above starting range.
- Enrichment (Class Lead) After School: $23-$27 per hour
- Coaches with less than 2 years experience will be paid at the starting range of $23-$25 per hour.
- Coaches with more than 2-3+ years of qualified coaching and teaching experience to be paid above starting range.
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT US
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We are a youthful, passionate, committed team of individuals that care about our youth and city
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We are committed to developing innovative, creative programs that promote creative play and sports skill development
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We work hard and push each other personally and professionally to keep growing
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We offer you the freedom to reach new parts of NYC while working in diverse communities
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We are an active team and regularly participate in company social leagues, team-building activities, and sporting events
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
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.
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.
