Track and Field Distance Coach

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ)—a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York—seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Track & Field Distance Coach.

The Track & Field Distance Coach will bring a strong commitment to Harlem Children’s Zone’s mission of breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that creates opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

We are seeking an experienced Track & Field Distance Coach to lead the development of scholar-athletes competing in distance events across our elementary, middle, and high school programs. The Distance Coach will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction, developing scholar-athletes’ technical, physical, tactical, and mental skills, preparing athletes for competition, and contributing to the overall growth and success of the HCZ Track & Field program.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for HCZ’s mission, an understanding of and respect for the Harlem community, and experience working with youth in a school-based or community-based setting. The successful candidate will use athletics as a platform to promote academic achievement, leadership, accountability, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and personal growth.

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