After-school Softball Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Manhattan Youth is looking for several part-time After-school Teachers / Activities Specialists to join our dedicated team for the 2025-2026 school year.  We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to lead our competitive sports teams and clubs.

Manhattan Youth runs organized sports teams and clubs for a variety of sports including, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball / teeball, lacrosse, cross country running, track & field, volleyball, floor hockey, wrestling, flag football, ultimate frisbee, table tennis, fencing, cheerleading, and tumbling / gymnastics.   Fitness activities include yoga, zumba and general fitness.

After-school teachers are expected to guide students in their social, emotional, and academic development across a range of areas including sports, arts, academic enrichment, and leadership.  We are looking for creative, energetic, curious, and enthusiastic teachers with a commitment to positive behavioral approaches and teamwork.

Qualified applicants are proactive, caring and results-oriented teachers devoted to evidence-based practices that promote student achievement and well-being. The ability to maintain a positive, caring, and fun attitude; to learn and grow from mistakes; and to set an example as a continuous, open-minded learner is critical.  After-school teachers will exhibit creativity, innovation and passion in teaching and are expected to help create an environment that encourages in children creative thinking, verbal communication, independent exploration, self-confidence, self-awareness, and a problem-solving approach to conflict.

We are looking to fill multiple roles in order to return our after-school programs to in-person learning.  These are part-time, hourly positions available during the school year from September through June, following the NYC DOE schedule.  After-school programs operate Monday – Friday from 2 : 30 - 6 : 00pm and clubs are 1.25 to 2.5 hours long.  Individual schedules will vary by school.  Opportunities exist to teach multiple clubs at different schools.

Pay :   $44 / hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Education Directors to design program curriculum;
• Create lesson plans and curriculum based on Manhattan Youth’s class descriptions and goals;
• Structure classroom instruction to promote student-centered, project-based learning;
• Plan, organize and prepare activities and materials for daily schedule and lead children in classroom activities;
• Promote and model Manhattan Youth’s core values and behaviors for staff and students;
• Collaborate with other staff to create a positive community and showcase of student work;
• Actively update Program Director regarding classroom progress and challenges;
• Participate in MY staff meetings, development sessions and comply with training requirements;
• Ensure safety of groups of children during classroom activities, recreation and field trips, and address emergency situations;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits

$44 / hr.