Girls Forward Sports Instructor

POSITION SUMMARY  

City Parks Foundation’s Girls Forward program, in partnership with Nike, provides free, girls-only beginner sports programming for middle- and high-school–aged (13-16) youth across New York City parks. Girls Forward creates welcoming, supportive spaces where girls can build confidence, leadership skills, and a lifelong connection to movement through sport. Girls Forward Instructors are trained to deliver a standardized, inclusive curriculum developed by City Parks Foundation and are seasonal employees of CPF’s Sports Department. Programming takes place citywide, though staff are typically assigned to sites within their borough of residence.

We are seeking part-time Girls Forward Sports Instructors to deliver programming in soccer, tennis, golf, and track & field.

COMPENSATION: $18 - $35.00 per hour based on experience (7-35 hours per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and demonstrate daily lesson plans aligned with the Girls Forward curriculum
• Create a safe, inclusive, and encouraging environment for girls of all skill levels
• Organize and manage large groups of participants in an orderly and supportive manner
• Carry and transport sports equipment to and from park sites as needed
• Track attendance and maintain accurate participation records
• Communicate professionally with families and promote the program within the community
• Arrive on time and prepared to assigned park sites across NYC

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Strong playing ability and working knowledge of assigned sport(s)
• Experience working with youth, preferably in group or instructional settings
• Commitment to girls’ empowerment, inclusion, and youth development
• Flexibility and creativity for building daily lesson plans surrounding your sport and the Girls Forward curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability
• Willingness to transport sports equipment and travel between park sites
• Background check and SafeSport training required
• Additional training and certifications may also be required

ABOUT CITY PARKS FOUNDATION

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.