City Parks Foundation·New York
The instructor will lead track and field sessions for children in NYC parks while managing group safety and equipment. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records and communicating effectively with parents and the community.
Cpf is seeking to hire experienced track & field athletes, coaches or pe teachers to provide free track and field instruction to children in nyc parks.
Spring and fall classes typically take place on weekend mornings from 9am - 12pm beginning in april.
Summer classes will take place on weekdays 9am - 12pm in july & august.
Instructors will be trained by cpf and will be seasonal employees of the cityparks play department.
Our program sites are throughout nyc, however staff are usually assigned to work in their borough of residence.
$17 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience (7-14 hours per week)
City Parks Foundation is a collegial, mission-focused organization that values its employees and encourages professional growth and advancement.
At City Parks Foundation (CPF), we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming New York City parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through arts, environmental education, sports, and community building programs for all New Yorkers. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks mean thriving communities.
Community engagement includes Partnerships for Parks, a public-private program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks, which supports and champions a growing network of community leaders who care and advocate for the transformation of our neighborhood parks and the Parks and Open Space Partners-NYC coalition of conservancies and alliances. We also administer the NYC Green Fund, a regranting program for parks and open space nonprofits and grassroots organizations.
We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City.
We connect youngsters to nature in the urban environment through progressive, experiential teaching. Using parks as classrooms, we provide learning experiences and hands-on activities in urban forests, coastal areas, and gardens.
Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist. We offer leveled training, year-round scholarship coaching, and special pro events.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.
Market context
In New York, youth track and field instructor roles often attract candidates with both coaching experience and comfort leading children in structured sports settings. This role is competitive because employers want a high school diploma, track and field knowledge, prior work with groups of children when possible, and the ability to transport equipment. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review fit faster; if you apply, highlight your athlete or coaching background and any experience managing youth groups.
