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Job DescriptionBoys Middle School Volleyball – Head Coach Location: Chelsea, New York, NY (10001) Season Dates: March 2, 2026 – May 18, 2026 Compensation: $3,000–$3,400 (commensurate with experience) Position Overview Avenues: The World School is seeking an experienced Boys Middle School Volleyball Head Coach for the Spring 2026 season. This is a head coaching role responsible for leading all aspects of the middle school boys volleyball program, including practices, games, player development, and program culture. The ideal candidate is an experienced volleyball coach with prior head coaching experience, a strong understanding of middle school athletes, and a commitment to positive youth development. Responsibilities • Serve as Head Coach for the Boys Middle School Volleyball team, • Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate practices, • Develop fundamental volleyball skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship, • Manage game-day coaching and strategy, • Supervise student-athletes during practices and competitions, • Communicate effectively with athletic department staff and families, • Travel with the team to away games as required, • Represent Avenues with professionalism and integrity Practice & Game Schedule, • Practice Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, • Practice Times (vary by day):, • 4:00–5:30 PM, • 7:00–8:20 AM, • Wednesdays may include 3:00–4:30 PM practices, • Away Games: Coach must be available to depart campus as early as 2:30 PM on game days Qualifications, • Prior head coaching experience (required), • Volleyball coaching experience at the middle school or youth level preferred, • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills, • Ability to work effectively with middle school boys, • Commitment to athlete development and team culture

Job DescriptionVarsity Baseball – Assistant Coach Location: New York, NY (10001) Season Dates: March 2, 2026 – May 15, 2026 Compensation: $3,000–$3,300 (commensurate with experience) Position Overview The school is seeking a Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach for the Spring 2026 season. This role supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the varsity baseball program, including practices, games, athlete development, and team operations. The ideal candidate has prior baseball coaching or playing experience and is able to commit to a schedule that includes both morning and after-school hours, as well as early afternoon availability on game days. Responsibilities • Assist the Head Coach with planning and leading practices, • Support player development, fundamentals, and positional work, • Coach during games and assist with strategy and in-game management, • Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and transportation, • Help maintain a positive, disciplined, and competitive team culture, • Communicate effectively with the Head Coach and athletic department staff Practice & Game Schedule, • Frequency: 4 days per week, • Practice Times:, • Morning sessions: 7:00–8:20 AM, • After-school sessions: 4:00–5:30 PM, • Game Days: Coach must be available as early as 2:30 PM to transport athletes to competitions Qualifications, • Baseball coaching and/or playing experience (required), • Ability to commit to the required morning, after-school, and early afternoon schedule, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • Experience working with high school athletes preferred

Job DescriptionSalary: Per Diem | $17/hour Join the Team Behind the Leotard Gymnasts Love Now Hiring: Per Diem | Seamstress/Sewer Plum is a New Jersey-based innovator in gymnastics apparel, proudly designing and producing colorful, comfortable, and affordable leotards that deliver confidence, durability, and style to athletes at every level. Founded in 2011, we believe every gymnast is a champion from day oneand we design our collections to celebrate that journey. Our in-house Product Design and Production team is based in our New Jersey office, and much of our production takes place right here on the East Coast. Were known for our limited-edition runs and quarterly product drops that keep gymnasts and pro shops stocked with trendy, ready-to-ship gear. Were currently seeking a Seamstress/Sewer to join our team. This role is responsible for sewing product samples and small production runs from provided patterns. Working closely with our design team, youll help refine patterns and ensure each garment is made with care, precision, and manufacturability in mind. This position requires: • Strong sewing and garment construction skills, • Attention to detail and craftsmanship, • Clear communication and a collaborative mindset Essential Job Functions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Construct top-quality sample garments of new and current design samples., • Construct top-quality small production runs., • Sew using industrial sewing machines: straight-needle, serger, double-needle, and cover-stitch machines., • Sew different hems, pockets, shirring, and setting binding with rubber or elastics., • Understand design specifications and the ability to read tech packs to determine the step-by-step order of operations needed to execute., • Work closely with the design development team to provide input and suggestions to improve productivity and product quality., • Measuring garment specifications, • Support the team as needed with areas such as fit, measurements, specs, construction, and other related tasks. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Job Qualifications • Experience working in the apparel manufacturing industry, specifically with swimwear, intimates, and activewear., • Ability to receive projects and process promptly while understanding priority needs and meeting deadlines., • High level of attention to detail in sewing, finishing, and completing samples., • Must be at least 18 years of age., • Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance., • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively., • Must have reliable transportation., • Ability to speak, read, and write English., • Proficiency with basic computer functions (email, time tracking, document retrieval, etc.), • Ability to remain at the workstation for extended periods., • Ability to move equipment and inventory weighing up to 20 pounds., • Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanorwithin a flexible and (at times noisy) work environment., • Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, including but not limited to distribution, office areas, and manufacturing environments, including the outside perimeter of the building., • Ability to move throughout gymnasiums and event floors., • Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job DescriptionGirls Varsity Lacrosse – Head Coach Location: New York, NY (10001) Season Dates: March 2, 2026 – May 15, 2026 Compensation: $3,500–$4,000 (commensurate with experience) Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Girls Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach for the Spring 2026 season. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the varsity girls lacrosse program, including practice planning, game strategy, athlete development, and program culture. The ideal candidate will have prior head coaching experience in lacrosse, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to commit to the required morning and after-school schedule. Responsibilities • Serve as Head Coach for the Girls Varsity Lacrosse program, • Plan and lead high-quality, competitive practices, • Develop individual and team skills, strategy, and game preparation, • Coach and manage all competitions, • Foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team culture, • Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, and the athletic department, • Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and travel, • Represent Avenues with professionalism and integrity Practice & Game Schedule, • Frequency: 4 days per week, • Practice Times:, • Morning sessions: 7:00–8:20 AM, • After-school sessions: 4:00–5:30 PM, • Some Wednesdays: 3:00–4:30 PM, • Availability during school afternoons is required for games and team commitments Qualifications, • Previous lacrosse head coaching experience (required), • Experience coaching at the high school or varsity level preferred, • Ability to commit fully to the required morning and after-school schedule, • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, • Commitment to student-athlete development and sportsmanship

Job Description Job Purpose This is a full time athletics coaching position. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends. Coaches are responsible for planning, organizing and delivering and appropriate range of sports activities and mentoring for athletic programs, individuals and teams. The coach is responsible for assisting with organizing and delivering an appropriate range of skill development in sports activities for programs, individuals and teams. This position is responsible for assisting each IDD client population develop their best level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The Coach assists the Athletic Coordinator and Head Coach with planning and implementing both intramural and organized sports. Essential Functions • Provide coaching and schedule practices for year-round competitions with JESPY teams as well as teams from other organizations, • Schedule vehicles for use in transporting the various athletic teams., • Submitting Dept. Daily Activity Reports to Foothold, • Teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques to clients, • Identify strengths and weaknesses, • Enforces all rules of the NJ Special Olympics for respective sport., • Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual client with Client Code of Conduct in mind, • Ensures that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport, • Establishes performance criteria for participation in intramural and organized competition in his/her sport, • Ensures individual athlete’s eligibility Injury/Safety • Cooperates with the Athletic Coordinator and Head Coach to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination has been received, • Oversees the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that clients are present, • Reports injuries to the Athletic Coordinator through personal communication, as well as completing and submitting incident reports to Coordinator and documenting in electronic system (Foothold Technology)., • Exercises great care in dealing with minor injuries involving simple first aid. In all cases, the coach should assure that the injured athlete receiving competent medical care. Following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature, the coach should secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities, • Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site, • Customer/Client Focus, • Teamwork Orientation, • Ethical Conduct, • Leadership, • Organization, • Technical Capacity, • Confidentiality, • Presentation Skills, • Adhere strictly to HIPAA requirements and all agency confidentiality guidelines., • Establish positive, balanced relationships with clients, as demonstrated by:, • treatment of individuals with respect and dignity and in an age and culturally appropriate manner;, • a commitment towards the individual's rights and responsibilities; and, • N/A Other Responsibilities • Other responsibilities that may arise within the job scope, • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Educational Requirements • Signification experience in related field preferred, • Excellent communication skills and ability to foster relationships with people across a spectrum of intellectual and developmental disabilities, • Energetic with ability to match and channel the energy of the athletes, • Ability to promote & encourage involvement in the Athletic Program., • Ability to exercise sound judgment and respond quickly to crises and emergencies; ability to prevent or minimize crises, • Conflict resolution skills, • Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel Position Type/Expected Hours of Work • This is an hourly full time position, • Must be available to coach team sports on the weekends, evenings & availability for an occasional weekend overnight competition., • Valid driving license & ability to drive 15 passenger van is required Special Working Conditions/Physical/Requirements – Working Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. • Must be available for coverage on some weekends and after 5pm when required., • Valid driving license is required, • Must hold a high school diploma, • Valid New Jersey driver's license is required, • Must hold CPR/First Aid Valid Certification, • Successful clearance of NJ background check, • Successful clearance of Drug Screening, • Fulfill the necessary training requirements and is in good standing in order to bill Medicaid for Support and Community Care Waiver (CCW) Services and CDS Physical Demands • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Salary Salary commensurate with experience Notes/Comments This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Job Description Top pay, work in the community, and impact children's lives. Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer? We offer training on the job, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs. The Company: Youth Athletes United was created to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports experience. Our goal is to provide an experience where every child is an athlete. The long-term impact will allow us to create healthy habits at a young age, teach life skills and increase youth activity across the board. THE HISTORY: Soccer Stars has been in the youth soccer business for over 24 years and have been recognized as the largest operating program in the US. The Position: We are looking to hire an energetic and fun-loving Soccer Coach! Who will lead our children in fun and educational activities while ensuring safety for all. Our ideal candidate has prior experience working with children (as a sports coach, teacher, camper or leader), and enjoys working with children, aged 1-12. This position is excellent for someone who has an interest in pursuing early childhood education, or child development. New Coaches can work *5-25 classes a week and can earn from $20per hr up to $45per hr. • Our Coaches use individual attention to ensure every child has success, • Our Coaches use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment, • Our Coaches use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success And finally, our coaches have a blast. They are open-minded, and know that coaching is a continuous journey. All Coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular trainings and following the Super Soccer Stars Coaching Manual Day-to-day Roles and Responsibilities: • Support the lead coach in the delivery of a dynamic and inspiring class, ensuring each child is engaged and challenged, and supporting them in achieving their motor development goals while fostering a passion for movement and healthy habits in an organized, structured, and enjoyable manner., • Demonstrate effective and concise communication by reporting any issues to the office and offering appropriate solutions., • Adhere to punctuality by arriving for class 15 minutes before the start time., • Proficiently set up and dismantle equipment., • Provide hands-on individual and group attention to children, offering personalized guidance and support. Compensation starts at $20.00/hour for Coach positions and rates can increase up to $45.00/hour Super Soccer Stars offers coaches competitive pay, flexible schedules, on the job training, corporate sponsored education grants and bonus incentives. Super Soccer Stars is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workplace that is committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQA+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply. Requirements • Proven experience in working with children, or currently in the process of learning about coaching/child development/education., • Demonstrates an expressive, charismatic, and nurturing personality, • Exhibits responsibility, dedication, and confidence with a strong work ethic, • Energetic individual with a high level of enthusiasm, • Ability to effectively manage groups of both children and adults Benefits • Work-life balance with a flexible schedule, • Enjoy a competitive salary starting at $20/hr, • Bonus programs to reward your hard work, • Opportunities for paid training to enhance your skills, • Grow professionally with development opportunities, • Climb the ladder with advancement and promotional pathways leading to salary increase

Job Description Top pay, work in the community, and impact children's lives. Would you like to earn above-average pay while staying active and promoting life skills through Soccer? We offer training on the job, a flexible schedule, and incentive programs. The Company: Youth Athletes United was created to provide the best programming and service in the market for youth sports, starting with their first sports experience. Our goal is to provide an experience where every child is an athlete. The long-term impact will allow us to create healthy habits at a young age, teach life skills and increase youth activity across the board. THE HISTORY: Soccer Stars has been in the youth soccer business for over 24 years and have been recognized as the largest operating program in the US. The Position: We are looking to hire an energetic and fun-loving Soccer Coach! Within the afterschool hours from 2PM to 6:30PM. Who will lead our children in fun and educational activities while ensuring safety for all. Our ideal candidate has prior experience working with children (as a sports coach, teacher, camper or leader), and enjoys working with children, aged 2-12. This position is excellent for someone who has an interest in pursuing early childhood education, or child development. New Coaches can work *5-20 classes a week and can earn from $20per hr up to $45per hr. • Our Coaches use individual attention to ensure every child has success, • Our Coaches use a non-competitive approach to ensure classes are fun with a stress-free environment, • Our Coaches use positive reinforcement to encourage children to do better and celebrate success And finally, our coaches have a blast. They are open-minded, and know that coaching is a continuous journey. All Coaches are open to feedback and strive to be better by attending regular trainings and following the Super Soccer Stars Coaching Manual Day-to-day Roles and Responsibilities: • Support the lead coach in the delivery of a dynamic and inspiring class, ensuring each child is engaged and challenged, and supporting them in achieving their motor development goals while fostering a passion for movement and healthy habits in an organized, structured, and enjoyable manner., • Demonstrate effective and concise communication by reporting any issues to the office and offering appropriate solutions., • Adhere to punctuality by arriving for class 15 minutes before the start time., • Proficiently set up and dismantle equipment., • Provide hands-on individual and group attention to children, offering personalized guidance and support. Compensation starts at $20.00/hour for Coach positions and rates can increase up to $45.00/hour Super Soccer Stars offers coaches competitive pay, flexible schedules, on the job training, corporate sponsored education grants and bonus incentives. Super Soccer Stars is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic workplace that is committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQA+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply. Requirements • Proven experience in working with children, or currently in the process of learning about coaching/child development/education., • Demonstrates an expressive, charismatic, and nurturing personality, • Exhibits responsibility, dedication, and confidence with a strong work ethic, • Energetic individual with a high level of enthusiasm, • Ability to effectively manage groups of both children and adults, • Must have working availability on Weekdays from 2:00PM to 6:30PM. Benefits • Work-life balance with a flexible schedule, • Enjoy a competitive salary starting at $20/hr, • Bonus programs to reward your hard work, • Opportunities for paid training to enhance your skills, • Grow professionally with development opportunities, • Climb the ladder with advancement and promotional pathways leading to salary increase Please note that interviews will start on the beginning of January 2026.

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