Strength and Conditioning Coach

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Strength and Conditioning Coach at our PA I Athletics.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach will join our PA I Athletics team with the responsibility of designing and implementing exercise programs to enhance athletic performance and reduce injury risk.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• At least two years of coaching experience
• Must hold certifications such as CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) from the NSCA, SCCC from the CSCCa, or USA Weightlifting Level 1.

Who you are

• A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
• Experience working with youth and adolescent population
• Must have strong knowledge and a keen understanding of basketball
• Ensure the various athletics curriculums are structured and have clear learning goals
• Solid understanding of youth sports and safety guidelines
• Must be able to travel to away games or events
• Must have strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent writing and communication skills
• Positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible, and approachable attitude
• Ability to effectively engage and motivate students
  
  

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement strength and conditioning programs tailored to the needs of athletes during in-season, off-season, and pre-season period.
• Work with sports medicine staff to rehabilitate and strengthen injured athletes.
• Provide guidance on proper nutrition, conditioning, resistance training, mobility, and recovery.
• Track athlete attendance and progress, and conduct annual needs-analysis for each sport team.
• Oversee training sessions to ensure exercises are performed correctly and safely
• Communicate and work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents
• Monitor and report on student progress and performance both in the classroom and the court
• Collaborate and consult with staff on student performance in various athletic activities and schoolwork
• Maintain ongoing communication with Athletics Program Director
• Develop positive relationships with students that promotes wellness, growth, respect, and self-esteem
• Act as a positive role model for students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Monday – Friday 3 pm to 7 pm
• Saturdays 11 am to 1 pm

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. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full- time benefits include: 

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off 
• Employee referral bonus 
• Career advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range 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 is an EOE.