Director of Youth Coaching

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan seeks a Director of Youth Coaching to lead the premier coaching program in its Youth Athletics Department. The JCC offers 30+ weekly sports classes for children ages 18 months to 13 years, including basketball, tennis, pickleball and sports fundamentals. The Director coaches 15-20 classes a week with 1-2 assistant coaches, and trains and supports the coaching staff.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee a leveled youth athletics program with clear skill progression
• Co-develop and implement a coaching curriculum for ages 18 months-13 years
• Lead skill-building classes for younger children and game-play and strategy classes for older children
• Recruit, train, supervise and mentor coaches; co-plan bi-weekly staff meetings
• Communicate regularly with families on progress and program updates
• Evaluate program effectiveness and manage departmental administration

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, Psychology or a related field; Master's preferred
• 3+ years coaching youth sports in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong understanding of child development
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• First aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Available some late nights and Sundays each semester

Salary: $75,000

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 403(b), free fitness membership, and discounts on JCC programs. In office five days a week on the Upper West Side.