Overview

Harlem Childrens Zone (HCZ)a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New Yorkseeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-alignedTrack & Field Sprint Coach.The Track & Field Sprint Coach will bring a strong commitment to Harlem Childrens Zones 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 Sprint Coach to lead and develop scholar-athletes competing in sprint and related events across our elementary, middle, and high school programs. The Sprint Coach will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction, developing scholar-athletes technical, physical, tactical, and mental skills, preparing athletes for competition, and strengthening the overall Track & Field program.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for HCZs 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, teamwork, discipline, resilience, and personal growth.For more information, check out.Requirements High school diploma or GED required, bachelors degree preferred. At least three years of experience coaching track and field, sprinting, hurdles, or a related speed-based discipline, preferably at the middle school, high school, collegiate, club, or elite competitive level. Demonstrated experience developing and coaching competitive sprint and/or hurdle athletes. Strong knowledge of track and field rules, regulations, sprint mechanics, starting techniques, acceleration, maximum velocity, speed development, conditioning, race strategy, relay development, and athlete performance. Demonstrated ability to design and implement progressive training programs appropriate for youth and adolescent athletes. Experience coaching and supporting youth and adolescent populations. Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, mentor, and retain scholar-athletes. Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of Harlem Childrens Zone. Strong leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet established deadlines. A positive, enthusiastic, collaborative, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to work effectively with scholars, families, coaches, school leaders, HCZ colleagues, community organizations, and external partners. CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the required timeframe. Ability to travel to away meets, invitationals, tournaments, championships, and other athletic events. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by the athletic schedule.Who You AreThe Track & Field Sprint Coach is responsible for the development and performance of scholar-athletes competing in sprint and related events while contributing to the overall success and culture of the HCZ Track & Field program.The Sprint Coach will design and implement age-appropriate training plans, lead practices, prepare athletes for competition, evaluate performance, and provide individualized coaching and feedback. The coach will work closely with the Head Track & Field Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, Director of Athletics, school leadership, and other coaching staff to ensure consistency in training, expectations, athlete development, and program operations.The successful candidate understands that coaching extends beyond athletic performance. They will serve as a mentor and role model who promotes academic accountability, positive behavior, leadership, teamwork, discipline, resilience, and long-term scholar development.The Sprint Coach must understand the importance of developing speed and power progressively a