PowerPlay NYC Inc·New York
Lead academic and enrichment activities for youth in after-school programs, designing lesson plans that integrate physical and social-emotional learning. Manage administrative tasks including attendance tracking, enrollment collection, and reporting site injuries.
Youth Development Coach - Elementary Schools
Reports to: Senior Program Manager
Job Type: Nonexempt and Part Time
$21.25/Hour
SUMMARY The Youth Development Coach will lead engaging academic and enrichment activities that foster the growth, well-being, and success of high school students in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21C) after school programs. This role is responsible for designing and delivering dynamic lesson plans aligned with the PowerPlay program model, integrating physical, social-emotional, and academic learning. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to promoting a positive, mission-driven culture that reflects PowerPlay’s core values and vision for youth development
PowerPlay is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the lives of girls through sports, helping them grow physically, emotionally, and academically stronger. We serve more than 1,300 young people ages 5–18 each year, 97% of whom are youth of color—primarily Black and Latinx girls. Each year, PowerPlay partners with an average of 30 public schools and community-based organizations across all five boroughs of New York City, bringing after-school and summer programs to underserved communities with a focus on physical fitness and education.
STARS Series, which serves elementary and middle school girls across all five boroughs; STARS CGI (Citywide Girls Initiative), where PowerPlay leads a coalition of 10 nonprofits supporting the healthy development of 6,000 girls citywide; and 21C.
About 21C
21C empowers Bronx students in the underserved communities of Concourse and Morrisania with leadership, healthy living, and academic enrichment to foster resilience and college/career readiness. Serving 774 youth (in FY25) across five high-need schools, 21C offers sports, STEM, tutoring, SAT and Regents test prep, the arts, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and entrepreneurship, in partnership with Platinum Edge Tutoring.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and share lesson plans and activity outlines ahead of sessions with site staff and PowerPlay NYC Senior Program Manager in adherence with established due dates.
Maintain professional communication and appropriate boundaries with participants and colleagues (email, social media, and in-person).
Follow mandated reporting procedures for any suspicion of child abuse or neglect, with guidance from the leadership team.
Keep PowerPlay staff informed of relevant site updates, including challenges impacting responsibilities.
Document and report site injuries using the required forms and notify the Senior Program Manager and Site Coordinators immediately.
Communicate promptly with PowerPlay NYC leadership regarding conflict resolution, crisis intervention, or student emotional concerns.
• Participate in all required trainings and program meetings to enhance coaching skills and ensure high-quality program delivery. Elementary school coaches are expected to complete 15 hours of professional development within their first six months of employment.
Requires at least one year of experience working with youth and a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must complete extensive background clearances, including OCFS application, fingerprinting, and medical documentation.
Market context
Demand for elementary youth development coaches in New York is often tied to schools and after-school programs that need staff who can support student engagement, supervision, and social development. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for prior youth experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and completion of background clearances such as OCFS application, fingerprinting, and medical documentation. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and prepare your clearance documents before applying.