After School Youth Development Coach - High School

Overview

Job Title: Youth Development Coach - High Schools.

Reports to: Senior Program Manager.

Job Type: Nonexempt and Part Time.

Salary: $20/Hour;
Approximately 20 hours per week.

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 Power Play 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 Power Play’s core values and vision for youth development.

Power Play 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, Power Play 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 Power Play leads a coalition of 10 nonprofits supporting the healthy development of 6,000 girls citywide; and 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.

Note:

The original document uses section headers; this refinement keeps the intent while using allowed tags.

• 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
  • Develop and share lesson plans and activity outlines ahead of sessions with site staff and Power Play NYC Senior Program Manager in adherence with established due dates.
  • Maintain professional communication and appropriate boundaries with participants and colleagues (email, social media, and in-person).
  • Follow mandated reporting procedures for any suspicion of child abuse or neglect, with guidance from the leadership team.
  • Keep Power Play staff informed of relevant site updates, including challenges impacting responsibilities.
  • Document and report site injuries using the required forms and notify the Senior Program Manager and Site Coordinators immediately.
  • Communicate promptly with Power Play NYC leadership regarding conflict resolution, crisis intervention, or student emotional concerns.
• Professional Development
  • Attend all mandatory trainings and program meetings to strengthen coaching skills and program delivery.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with school-age children or youth in a coaching, teaching, or mentoring capacity.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision, and culture of Power Play NYC, with a strong sense of urgency in delivering high-quality programs.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in a variety of enrichment activities, with proven experience teaching and coaching youth successfully.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to anticipate challenges, analyze situations, and recommend effective solutions.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented with a “can-do” attitude.
• Collaborative team player with a positive mindset and the ability to build strong connections with students, staff, and…