Youth Sports Coach (Part time)

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Youth Sports Coach (Part time)

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icon Tenafly, NJ, US, 07670

iconPart Time

icon9 October 2025

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To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Keri Thoren at kthoren@jccotp.org

The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is seeking coaches for youth basketball, tennis, and multi-sport classes/clinics. This position primarily works with members by delivering high quality sports services. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Qualifications & Specialized Skills

  • Coaching experience required
  • Experience coaching ages 3-17.
  • CurrentCPR, First Aid, and AED certification (on-site training provided as needed)
  • Customer service oriented and result driven
  • Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Keep the gymnasium/outdoor spaces safe and clean
  • Work with other coaches/departments to share space/equipment
  • Help sell programming/services
  • Cross promote health and wellness programs the JCC has to offer

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Deliver high quality
  • Coaches are responsible for planning, organizing and delivering an appropriate range of sports activities and programs for individuals and teams.
  • Teaching relevant skills, tactics and techniques
  • Monitor and enhance performance
  • Commit to season schedule and be responsible for finding subs if needed
  • Uphold and follow health and safety regulations
  • Cooperate with and report to administration with any issues
  • Other duties as needed

Physical Demands

  • Programs performed both indoors and outdoors
  • Requires long periods of standing and activity

Under $25,000

Kaplen JCC On The Palisades is a welcoming home away from home for all who pass through its front doors. Our 185,000 square foot building plus acres of outside grounds feature 2 fitness centers, an indoor and outdoor aquatics center, group exercise, spin and pilates studios, 2 gymnasiums, tennis and racquet courts, indoor track, a luxurious spa, multiple playgrounds and fields and so much more. The JCC is home to the renowned Thurnauer School of Music, Leonard and Syril Rubin Nursery School, Neil Klatskin Day Camp, and the JCC Dance and Drama Schools. The JCC is also proud to offer extensive, high quality programs and services to adults of all ages, as well as to seniors and individuals with special needs.

VISION

Our vision is to be the center point of Jewish life in our community and to engage all generations in our mission and values.

MISSION
Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical and spiritual well-being of the entire community.

VALUES

We are committed to demonstrating the following values and ask respect for these values from those with whom we interact:

COMMUNITY
CONNECTION TO JUDAISM AND ISRAEL
INTEGRITY
QUALITY
RESPECT
RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY
TIKKUN OLAM (repairing the world)