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ABOUT COMMONPOINT At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment. Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE To continue advancing the impact we have across the communities we serve, Commonpoint is hiring a part-time After-School Intramural Coach to provide structured, engaging recreational programming for students in grades 9-12 at Martin Van Buren High School. The Coach will plan and facilitate inclusive intramural sports and fitness activities that promote teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, healthy habits, and positive peer relationships.
This position is designed for a DOE staff member who understands the school community and can create a safe, welcoming after-school environment for students with a range of interests and athletic abilities. The Coach will collaborate with school and Commonpoint staff, maintain required program documentation, and support student participation and retention. This role reports to the designated Commonpoint Program Director or Site Director.
Across the agency, our part-time staff play a crucial role in driving our initiatives forward by supporting daily operations, program delivery, and organizational goals.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Agency Expectations • Carry out assigned duties accurately and efficiently while following established processes and completing required attendance, incident, and program documentation. • Use agency and school resources responsibly, safeguard equipment and materials, and support cost-effective program operations. • Work effectively with supervisors, school personnel, coworkers, and partners to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful environment. • Follow all Commonpoint and DOE safety protocols, policies, and procedures, and promptly report concerns, injuries, or incidents.
Role Expectations • Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate intramural sports, fitness activities, skill building drills, games, and friendly competitions for students in grades 9-12. • Provide active supervision and maintain a physically and emotionally safe, inclusive environment for students of varied skill levels and abilities. • Teach and reinforce game rules, proper techniques, teamwork, sportsmanship, conflict resolution, leadership, and healthy competition. • Prepare activity plans; set up, inspect, distribute, and safely store equipment; and ensure spaces are left clean and organized. • Take accurate daily attendance, monitor student participation, support outreach and retention, and submit requested program records on time. • Respond appropriately to injuries, behavioral concerns, and emergencies in accordance with established school and agency procedures. • Collaborate with Commonpoint and school staff regarding scheduling, space use, student needs, special events, and program improvements. • Serve as a positive role model and build supportive relationships that encourage student voice, belonging, and consistent participation.
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