Dance Coach - Afterschool High School

• Job Title: Dance Coach – Neighborhood Youth Team Sports (DYCD Grant).
• Reports to: Senior Program Manager.
• In collaboration with: Site Coordinators.
• Job Type: Non-Exempt, Part-Time (Grant-Funded; February–June 2026).
• Salary: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour; 9 hours per week (8 hour of instruction and 1 hour of prep).

• Develop structured weekly choreography plans aligned with program goals.
• Lead four 2-hour after-school sessions per week across two Bronx high school sites.
• Teach foundational and advanced dance techniques suitable for high school youth.
• Facilitate collaborative choreography development and group performance preparation.
• Integrate team-building exercises and reflection moments into dance sessions.
• Support youth in preparing for a culminating showcase and/or digital performance product.

• Foster a positive, affirming environment that promotes self-expression and teamwork.
• Encourage student leadership and peer mentorship within choreography groups.
• Support youth in building confidence, stage presence, and discipline.
• Collaborate with the SEL Coach to integrate social-emotional learning components into sessions.

• Share weekly lesson outlines with the Senior Program Manager and Site Coordinators.
• Track attendance and support accurate roster reporting.
• Submit timecards in accordance with program deadlines.
• Follow mandated reporting procedures and PowerPlay safety protocols.
• Communicate site challenges, behavioral concerns, or safety issues promptly.

• Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional communication at all times.
• Represent PowerPlay NYC and DYCD in a professional manner.
• Attend required grant meetings and trainings.

• Attend all mandatory trainings and program meetings to strengthen coaching skills and program delivery

• Minimum 2 years of dance instruction or choreography experience with adolescents.
• Demonstrated experience leading group dance programs (school, studio, community, or nonprofit setting).
• Strong classroom management skills in after-school environments.
• Ability to design cohesive choreography across multiple sessions.
• Experience working with diverse, urban youth populations.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Candidates already cleared by NYC DOE are highly encouraged to apply due to program timeline requirements.
• Candidates must be willing and eligible to complete DOE fingerprinting and clearance prior to program start.
• Clearance through the NYC DOE PETS system is required before working in school buildings.

• High School Diploma required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Performing Arts, Education, or related field preferred.

• Proficiency in using social media platforms (e.g., TikTok, Instagram) for creative content development and youth engagement.
• Ability to support students in filming, editing, and safely sharing dance content in alignment with program guidelines.
• Familiarity with basic video editing tools and mobile recording equipment (e.g., smartphones, tripods, ring lights).
• Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft Office for lesson planning and documentation.
• Understanding of digital safety, appropriate online conduct, and youth privacy considerations.

• Ability to demonstrate dance movements and choreography.
• Frequent standing, movement, bending, and physical activity.
• Ability to lift portable equipment (speakers, small props).

PowerPlay’s programs for girls and young women seek to stem the decline in confidence that occurs three times more often in girls than boys from elementary school to high school. If girls don’t see it, they won’t do it. Girls miss out on opportunities to learn from positive female role models who look like them. Using sports as our hook, PowerPlay starts a dialogue, offers the chance for critical and analytical thinking and opens the door to personal, academic and career growth for girls at all stages of their development.