Track and Field Field Events Coach

Job overview

The Track and Field Field Events Coach role is onsite in New York, NY, with a schedule that varies by season and includes weekday and Saturday hours. The salary range is $25–$30 per hour. Harlem Children’s Zone is an education and poverty-fighting organization focused on creating opportunities for children and families. The coach develops scholar-athletes in field events through age-appropriate training, competition preparation, and individualized feedback. The role also mentors young people and supports the Track and Field program’s athletic, academic, and personal-development goals.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement field-event training for elementary, middle, and high school scholar-athletes
• design age-appropriate progressive training plans
• lead practices and event-specific sessions
• prepare athletes for field events and competitions
• teach event mechanics and strategy
• evaluate performance and adjust plans using performance data
• recruit, develop, and retain scholar-athletes
• promote teamwork, leadership, discipline, resilience, and accountability
• prioritize athlete health and safety
• maintain participation, attendance, performance, and competition records
• support equipment, scheduling, and program operations
• collaborate with coaches, school staff, families, and organizational partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

track and field

field events coach

youth athletics

scholar-athlete development

long jump

triple jump

high jump

shot put

discus

javelin

new york ny

harlem children's zone

$25–$30/hour

paid sick leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Part-time benefits include career advancement, paid sick leave, employee referral bonus, physical wellness discounts, commuter benefits, and discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.

Why this role

Fall and spring schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. as required by the sport and game schedule. Summer schedule: 1:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Evening, weekend, and extended hours may also be required for athletic events and other responsibilities. Part-time benefits include paid sick leave, career advancement, employee referral bonus, physical wellness discounts, commuter benefits, and discounts on travel, entertainment, and other services.

About the employer

Harlem Children's Zone is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.