Regional Queens Recess Sub

JOIN OUR NETWORK OF REGIONAL RECESS COACHES

Join us at Kids in the Game to help us change the way kids play! Be part of a team dedicated to providing enriching recess experiences for children, fostering their growth, and promoting a love for physical activity and learning. If you have experience leading games for large groups of kids, want to become a PE teacher or stronger coach, or already have an educational background in physical education and sports management, this role is for you!

WHO WE ARE

Kids in the Game sport and enrichment-based programs can be found in schools and communities across New York City, serving thousands of children every year. Our goal is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. We inspire kids to embrace new experiences, adopt a healthy lifestyle, and build integrity. Our work is focused on achieving four ultimate impacts:

• Enhancing emotional intelligence

• Creating a positive sense of self

• Developing NYC into the nation’s top talent hub Integrating our communities

• Narrowing the income inequality gaps

Kids in the Game is a Certified B Corporation and we’re committed to doing business for good. We are striving every day to have a positive impact on the lives of our youth, and we believe that it all starts with being the best part of their day.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are actively seeking coaches, college students, and youth development specialists to join our dynamic team of recess coaches from November 2025 through June 2026. As a valued member of Kids in the Game, you will be able to help us follow and model our 5 organizational core values through action:

• Positivity: Create an energetic and uplifting environment where kids feel excited to participate.
• Empathy: Show understanding and support for each child’s unique needs and emotions.
• Commitment: Be dependable and deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
• Ambition: Strive to continuously improve as a coach and inspire youth to set and achieve personal goals.

• Inclusivity: Ensure every child, regardless of ability or background, feels welcomed and valued.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our regional subs would be responsible for working 3-5 days per week, preferably between 9:00am-2pm. They would be assigned to “home base” locations for a recess site in the morning within their designated region. 

• We are actively recruiting coaches who can commute to multiple Queens neighborhoods including Ridgewood and Jamaica.
• If there is a coach absent at another program, the Regional Sub will be reassigned to cover their recess programs within their region (Queens).
• Regional subs would be working closely with our Program Management Team and Scheduling Manager to ensure available shifts are covered, and the on-site expectations at each location are met for the program type. 
• Regional Subs would implement a series of age-appropriate group games and activities across programs for children and young adults from Pre-K to middle school. 
• Typically, our coaches work anywhere from 2-5 days and 10-20 hours per week (depending on availability and skill set) at a competitive hourly rate.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Commit to a weekly schedule of recess at assigned schools located in Queens.
• Ability to receive day-of communications by text and /or phone call to cover immediate subbing needs and shift coverages
  • Recess coaches can expect advance notice of 1-3 hours for schedule changes between the hours of 7:30am-9:00am.
  • Advance notice is always pre