The posting
Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation.
Become a dance and creative movement after school coach and help us change the way kids play! At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 150+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.
WHO WE ARE
Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:
- Enhancing emotional intelligence
- Creating a positive sense of self
- Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities
- Narrowing the income inequality gaps
Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are hiring part-time dance and creative movement specialists with training to teach classes in our after school enrichment programs. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will be able to help us follow and model our 5 organizational core values through action:
- Positivity: Create an energetic and uplifting environment where kids feel excited to participate.
- Empathy: Show understanding and support for each child’s unique needs and emotions.
- Commitment: Be dependable and deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
- Ambition: Strive to continuously improve as a coach and inspire youth to set and achieve personal goals.
- Inclusivity: Ensure every child, regardless of ability or background, feels welcomed and valued.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
The After School Dance Specialist is responsible for planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate dance programming for students in grades Pre-K through middle school. This role promotes creativity, physical activity, and self-expression while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for movement. The Dance Specialist serves as a positive role model, creating an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects the organization’s core values of positivity, empathy, commitment, ambition, and inclusivity. Depending on your availability and skill set, you can expect to work between 10 to 15 hours per week, earning a competitive hourly rate. Our coaches and specialists typically work in various schools throughout the weeks.
As an Enrichment Coach for Dance & Creative Movement, your key responsibilities will include:
Programming & Facilitation
- Develop and implement structured dance lessons across multiple dance styles.
- Create progressive lesson plans that build skills, creativity, and confidence over time.
- Adapt programming to meet varying age groups, ability levels, and student needs.
- Organize informal performances or showcases when applicable.
- Commit to partaking in all enrichment coach trainings throughout the school year.
- Virtual and in person
Engagement & Relationship Building
- Foster a fun, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students.
- Build positive relationships with students while encouraging teamwork, self-expression, and respect.
- Model and promote positive character development and healthy peer interactions.
- Use positive reinforcement and positive language at all times when engaging with the students.
Safety & Supervision
- Actively supervise all students to ensure a safe and structured environment.
- Incorporate appropriate warm-ups, cool-downs, and injury-prevention techniques.
- Respond appropriately to injuries, behavioral challenges, or conflicts, following organizational policies.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with site leadership and other program staff to align programming with overall site goals.
- Communicate effectively with coaches and leaders regarding student participation and progress.
- Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development as required.
Professionalism & Representation
- Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to actively engage with youth.
- Lateness and absences will be tracked through our call out policy
- Excessive tardiness and absences could result in reduced schedules or more
- Be prepared in proper uniform for every day of program.
- Company shirt or sweater (log visible at all times)
- Sneakers / Close-Toed walking shoes
- No Crocs or sandals
- Athletic shorts or sweatpants
- Uphold the organization’s mission and values both in and out of the program.
- Demonstrate integrity, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
Compensation: This is a part-time, hourly position. We offer competitive hourly rates in the range of $21-24 / hour for Enrichment Coaches based on prior experience as a general coach, teacher, youth development specialist, or activity specialist.
Requirements
WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:
- Experience teaching creative movement to groups of elementary and/or middle school children.
- Possess at least two years of prior teaching experience in different creative movement and dance genres.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills to relate to younger children, work with different age groups, and partner with school staff to support children’s physical and emotional needs.
- Be available to work Monday - Friday during after school hours (2-6pm) to teach creative movement and dance lessons and help children prepare for ongoing performances.
- Ability to reliably commute to multiple locations throughout the week to teach classes throughout NYC.
- Up-to-date physical and tuberculosis test documentation will be required before starting.
- You must pass Federal and NY State background checks and be willing to complete Department of Education fingerprinting before starting.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are a plus.
Physical Requirements & Active Coaching Expectations
At Kids in the Game, our coaches are active, engaged, and present with kids—on the playground, in the gym, and out in the community. The physical requirements below reflect the essential functions of our coaching roles and the dynamic environments in which our programs take place. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.
Physical activity levels may vary by coaching placement (recess, PE, after school, or summer camp), but all roles involve active supervision, movement, and hands-on engagement with children.
Active supervision & physical requirements include:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including during outdoor activities, playground supervision, gym classes, or park-based programming.
- Ability to walk to and from nearby program locations or parks, sometimes several blocks, while supervising children.
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to engage with children at their level, assist with activities, or provide support as needed.
- Ability to climb stairs in school buildings or community facilities.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25–40 pounds, including sports equipment, activity supplies, or personal belongings (weight may vary by role).
- Ability to participate in active games and movement-based activities, including running, jumping, throwing, and demonstrating basic sports skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, or light rain, depending on program needs.
- Ability to maintain visual and auditory awareness to supervise children effectively and ensure safety in active environments.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our employees. We recruit employees from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
