Position Description
Rising Phoenix Sports Program is seeking up to 2 coaches to support our sports program at Harriet Tubman Residential Center in Auburn, NY.
With the supervision of experienced Rising Phoenix coaches, new coaches will help lead practices in a variety of sports, facilitate reflection discussions, and foster a positive program environment for residents. Once they are comfortable leading practices, new coaches will be given the opportunity to design and implement their own practice plans.
Our coaches do not need to be all-star athletes or deeply knowledgeable of many sports. Instead, our coaches need to be open-minded, empathetic, adaptable, energetic, and able to keep a positive attitude when met with challenges. Our coaches work in teams to make sure they are supported during practices.
Opportunities also available in Syracuse and Taberg (Rome)
Hours per Week: 5+
Schedule: Saturdays from 2:00pm-5:00pm
Pay: $20 / hour
Coaches must provide their own transportation to the facility.
About Rising Phoenix Sports Program
Rising Phoenix Sports Program is a sports-based youth development program for girls and gender-expansive youth in juvenile detention centers. We believe in the power of sports to help youth Rise Up from the adversity they’ve faced towards a brighter path ahead of them. Our multi-sport curriculum focuses on developing the leadership, resilience, social well-being, and emotional well-being of our athletes. We aim to use sports to reduce the recidivism, retraumatization, and revictimization of justice-involved girls+.
Email: [email protected]
Website: risingphoenixsports.org
IG: @risingphoenixprogram
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in coaching with Rising Phoenix?
- What is the most important thing you think is important to teach athletes through sports?
Work Location: In person
