Soccer Specialist Queens

About New York Edge

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Motivate students to be active and participate in soccer activities.
• Plan age-appropriate activities with clear learning goals using the provided soccer and physical activity guide.
• Coordinate programs, leagues, tournaments, and special events with program leadership.
• Set and enforce safety and behavior procedures; teach techniques, safety, and proper equipment use.
• Set lesson objectives, assess activity outcomes, and adapt methods and materials to student needs.
• Promote student skill and character development; adapt activities to the space available.
• Provide academic-hours support when expected.

Schedule

• Work 9–15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements and qualifications

• Soccer knowledge and skill, and at least one year of work-related experience and one year of teaching experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred.
• Ability to follow a curriculum; reliability, punctuality, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the organization's mission and interest in education and youth development; prior youth-instruction experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead instruction in more than one activity is preferred.

Workplace and physical requirements

• Reports to a school building and interacts with staff, students, parents, and school administration.
• Work is mostly in a New York City public school; community interaction during trips or events may be required.
• May need to walk stairs or lift and move materials; safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health are required at offer and acceptance.