Ninja Parkour Lead Instructor - Field House Brooklyn

Job DetailsJob Location: Field House - Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY 11238Salary Range: $25.00 - $36.00 HourlyAbout Chelsea Piers:
At Chelsea Piers you will find colleagues who are passionate about what we do. Careers at Chelsea Piers offer unmatched facilities, excellent benefits, and proven career growth opportunities for people who are passionate about transforming the lives of our community through sports, fitness, and event experiences. All employees are eligible for a complimentary Chelsea Piers fitness membership, access to LinkedIn Learning, a free Calm membership, and venue benefits.

About The Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Ninja Parkour Lead Instructor to join our team at Field House Brooklyn. This part-time role is perfect for someone passionate about ninja parkour training and coaching, who excels at developing programs, leading a team, and engaging with both students and parents. The Lead Instructor will be responsible for overseeing the overall quality, curriculum, and coaching of the Ninja program, ensuring a high level of performance and engagement across all aspects of the program. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with a proactive approach to program development. This role reports to the Gymnastics and Ninja Parkour Manager and Director and the General Manager. You will also be expected to:

Identify new opportunities and suggest innovative ways to use our current equipment for different courses, challenges, and skills for Brooklyn Ninja Parkour programs
Hold 1-2 staff development/training sessions per quarter for all ninja coaches
Coordinate report card deliverables and parent/registration follow-up
Deliver content for 1-3 social media posts per quarter to Marketing team
Improve class enrollment and retention metrics for all Ninja Parkour classes and open sessions
Recruit and develop Ninja Parkour talent
Ensure consistent and exceptional coaching standards are maintained across all sessions
Ensure all coaches implement effective, engaging, on-brand Ninja Parkour experience
Assist with schedule management, substitutions, and evaluation
Lead trainings to ensure quality Ninja/Parkour skills are taught with progressions to more advanced skills

Coaching and Instruction

Teach at least 8 classes per week (goal is to drive interest and increase classes)
Provide high-quality training to students of various levels
Act as primary substitute during absences as needed

QualificationsQualifications:

Candidates must have at least 5 years of youth Ninja Parkour teaching experience
High-energy, personable, and a passion for Ninja Parkour
Self-motivated spirit with an outgoing, diligent and affable disposition
Ability to adapt to change and a willingness to improve and evolve
Superior customer service skills; excellent and clear communication skills, both verbal and written; strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable with administrative tasks such as scheduling, communication, and reporting. Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Teams is a plus
Must be able to lift 30 to 45 pounds or appropriate weight to lead session