Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Sports & Recreation Specialist to support our K-12 programming.

The Sports & Recreation Specialist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Sports & Recreation Specialist will join our team that is designed to instill a culture of healthy living throughout the Zone but is more expansive and strategically focused on the way we reach youth in our programs, their parents and caregivers, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, energetic part-time sports and recreation specialist that will facilitate daily physical activity for students and be dedicated to implementing Healthy Harlem programming at respective sites and report to the health coordinator.

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Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience implementing physical/movement activities in school-based, after-school, camp, and/or community-based settings.
• Comfortable working in various urban settings and with diverse populations

Who you are

• Team-oriented with strong organizational and collaborative skills
• Animated, energetic spirit and a positive, resilient attitude
• Adapts well to changes in assignment and priorities with the ability to respond effectively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.

What you’ll do

• Organize and lead daily physical activity for students
• Promote physical literacy; the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical movement activities for life
• Incorporate sports, games, and a variety of other unique and exciting activities in a positive, fun environment
• Adapt activities to creatively engage children with various skill sets and interests
• Implement physical activities in a variety of settings, including small classrooms, cafeteria, and gymnasium
• Provide clear classroom instructions, including learning objectives and transitions
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modeling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Gather height and weight measurements and facilitate PACER fitness test

Schedule

Fall & Spring:

• Monday–Friday, between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM (exact hours determined by site location).
•  Summer: Monday–Friday, between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM (exact hours determined by program needs).

Commitment Requirements:

• After-school programming: Minimum of 20 hours per week, with at least 4 hours per day.
• Summer programming: Expect to work 40 hours per week.
• Please note that the schedule is fixed, and consistent attendance is required. You must be available to work five days per week, and we are unable to offer scheduling accommodations. Full availability during the assigned hours is essential for this role.

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive.

Please take a look at our Part-Time benefits below.
Our exceptional Part-Time benefits include:

• Career advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Employee referral bonus
• Physical wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The hourly rate for this position is $25-$30 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone and Promise Academy Charter Schools do not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship to ensure work authorization in the United States. Harlem Children’s Zone is an EOE.