Coach

MISSION STATEMENT

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The general responsibilities of the Coach are to provide intensive and extensive guidance and instruction to middle school-age youth within the sports and recreational field; organize and teach skills on the rules of the sport in focus and how to get participants to collaborate and work as a team.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate all recreational and special activities for the Sports Program.
• Facilitate skill development through planned and assigned activities.
• Develop training methods for participants in the sports program.
• Provide guidance and instruction to enhance participant’s team building and athletic skills.
• Evaluate participants during the course of the program to ensure a maximum outcome of all programs’ activities is accomplished.
• Provide careful and effective supervision of children’s activities.
• Maintain standards of behavior set by the program, by the non-punitive disciplinary methods and positive reinforcement.
• Be responsible for maintaining records on each student who is being instructed.
• Establish and maintain rapport with the assigned student(s).
• Serve as a role model for students being served.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a High School Diploma required; college enrollment/degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching sports or basketball/baseball.
• Candidates must be able to work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during after school hours.

WHY JOIN US?

Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.