Youth Development Coach - Elementary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title : Youth Development Coach - Elementary Schools

Reports to : Senior Program Manager

Job Type : Nonexempt and Part Time

Salary : $17 / Hour

SUMMARY

The Youth Development Coach will lead engaging academic and enrichment activities that foster the growth, well-being, and success of high school students in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) after school programs. This role is responsible for designing and delivering dynamic lesson plans aligned with the PowerPlay program model, integrating physical, social-emotional, and academic learning. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to promoting a positive, mission-driven culture that reflects PowerPlay’s core values and vision for youth development

ABOUT POWERPLAY

PowerPlay is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically, emotionally, and academically stronger. We serve more than 1,300 young people ages 5–18 each year, 97% of whom are youth of color—primarily Black and Latinx girls. Each year, PowerPlay partners with an average of 30 public schools and community-based organizations across all five boroughs of New York City, bringing after-school and summer programs to underserved communities with a focus on physical fitness and education.

We deliver three core programs : STARS Series, which serves elementary and middle school girls across all five boroughs; STARS CGI (Citywide Girls Initiative), where PowerPlay leads a coalition of 10 nonprofits supporting the healthy development of 6,000 girls citywide; and 21C.

About 21C

21C empowers Bronx students in the underserved communities of Concourse and Morrisania with leadership, healthy living, and academic enrichment to foster resilience and college / career readiness. Serving 774 youth (in FY25) across five high-need schools, 21C offers sports, STEM, tutoring, SAT and Regents test prep, the arts, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and entrepreneurship, in partnership with Platinum Edge Tutoring.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Administrative responsibilities :

• Collect enrollment packets and pre / post surveys from school or site contacts within required deadlines.
• Track weekly attendance and maintain accurate site rosters.
• Submit online timecards on time in accordance with program requirements

Coaching & Facilitation :

Professional Development :

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

COMPUTER SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS