City Parks Foundation·New York
Instructors are responsible for teaching basic soccer skills and implementing daily lesson plans for groups of up to 40 children. They must also manage equipment, track attendance, and ensure a safe environment for all participants.
Cityparks soccer teaches kids of all levels the basics of soccer in nyc parks through informal play and free instruction.
Use of all equipment is provided.
Cpf is seeking to hire experienced college players, coaches or pe teachers to provide free soccer instruction to children in nyc parks this spring, summer and fall.
Spring and fall classes will typically take place during afterschool hours or on weekends from 9am - 12pm.
Summer classes will take place on weekdays 9:00am - 12:00pm.
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.
Compensation: commensurate with experience and can range from $20 to $30/hour
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
Youth Soccer Instructor roles in New York are typically driven by school, recreation, and community program needs, especially where youth sports participation is active. Competition often centers on candidates who combine soccer experience, clear communication, and comfort working with diverse groups of children, along with the required high school diploma. Review the schedule, age group, and coaching expectations closely, and note that the job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
