2025 - 2026 After School Dance & Creative Movement Enrichment Coach

Be Part of Our Movement to Inspire the Next Generation. 

Become a dance and creative movement after school coach and help us change the way kids play! At Kids in the Game, you’ll be part of a network of 150+ coaches who are working with kids from early childhood and up, providing sports and skill development, and making a positive impact in their lives.

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 hiring part-time dance and creative movement specialists with training to teach classes in our after school enrichment programs. 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 YOU’LL BE DOING

The After School Dance Specialist is responsible for planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate dance programming for students in grades Pre-K through middle school. This role promotes creativity, physical activity, and self-expression while building confidence, teamwork, and a love for movement. The Dance Specialist serves as a positive role model, creating an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects the organization’s core values of positivity, empathy, commitment, ambition, and inclusivity. Depending on your availability and skill set, you can expect to work between 10 to 15 hours per week, earning a competitive hourly rate. Our coaches and specialists typically work in various schools throughout the weeks.

As an Enrichment Coach for Dance & Creative Movement, your key responsibilities will include:

Programming & Facilitation

• Develop and implement structured dance lessons across multiple dance styles.
• Create progressive lesson plans that build skills, creativity, and confidence over time.
• Adapt programming to meet varying age groups, ability levels, and student needs.