Program Aide, Armory

Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc. (HCZ) is a multi-site, multi-program community organization that provides a unique and comprehensive interlocking network of education, social and health services, and recreation to more than 26,000 children and adults in Central Harlem. Many of the children HCZ works with go to public schools and attend its engaging after-school programs. Whether in its Promise Academy charter schools or public schools, HCZ’s high standards and expectations are the same for all its children—ensuring that all of them are on track to attend college and successfully graduate. HCZ’s overarching goal is to create a "tipping point" in the neighborhood so that children are surrounded by an enriching environment of college-oriented peers and supportive adults. Nationally and internationally recognized for its early and progressive intervention programs, HCZ has been lauded by The New York Times as “one of the most ambitious social-policy experiments of our time.” 

The Harlem Armory is a 50,000-square-foot sports facility located at West 143rd Street.  It is a neighborhood health oasis that provides free health, fitness, and performing-arts programming for over 1,000 youth each week.  The facility is staffed with experts from various sports and health-related fields that provide guidance and instruction about quality exercise, improving overall fitness, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  The Armory offers classes and programs that include:  elementary through high school after-school tutoring and enrichment; tennis; gymnastics; dance; track and field; computer labs; teen groups; youth weight loss groups; basketball; and golf, to name a few.  The facility serves as the primary hub for all HCZ programs with limited space for sports and physical activities.

We are seeking a part-time Sports Program Aide to create and implement creative activities that address the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of our students.  The ideal candidate will be instructing students and moving equipment in The Armory.  This position reports directly to the Fitness Coordinator. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication with Sports Specialist and Exercise Instructors regarding the progress of  participants in their group/program
• Work directly with the elementary, middle and high school students in all of their activities
• Develop and submit weekly lesson plans for respective group/program
• Host meetings with students to generate new ideas for the program
• Create and implement activities, workshops and events for students based on their interests
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and activities
• Adhere to HCZ’s mission statement and principles of youth development
• Safely transport students from their school to the program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification, Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Some experience working with students and/or at-risk youth
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Familiar with issues prevalent in underserved communities
• Must be able to engage and motivate students
• Able to lift up to 25lbs
• This position requires the ability to: bend, squat, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, push and lift

The compensation range for this position is $20 per hour. To be considered, interested applicants can apply directly through the posting.  No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $20