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Description
About NYRR
New York Road Runners (NYRR) was founded in 1958 when a small group of passionate runners vowed to bring running to the people and has grown from a local running club into the world's premier community running organization. NYRR's vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.
NYRR's year-round offerings of races, community events, programs, and training resources provide hundreds of thousands of people with the motivation, know-how, and opportunities to start running and keep running for life. NYRR's premier event, the famed TCS New York City Marathon, attracts the world's top professional runners and committed amateurs alike, while also raising millions of dollars annually for charity and driving economic impact for New York City. NYRR is equally committed to the runners of tomorrow, passionately providing youth fitness programs that educate and inspire children in underserved communities in New York City, nationwide, and around the world.
Headquartered in New York City, NYRR is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more, please visit www.nyrr.org.
At New York Road Runners, we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace by finding the best candidate for the job. We understand that skills come from a variety of different backgrounds. Checking off every single requirement on our job description is not necessary to apply. If you think you are a good fit and have a passion for the work we do, please submit your application. We are eager to learn about your experience and skills! You may be the right candidate for this or other open positions.
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Department
The Community Impact Department encompasses our Youth Programs, Community Programs and Youth Events. NYRR is one of the largest non-profit providers of youth and community fitness programming in New York City (with a growing national/international footprint).
The Youth Program team develops, administers, and supports an evolving portfolio of youth running programs and resources used by schools, community centers, and families throughout New York City and nationwide. NYRR's flagship youth program, Rising New York Road Runners, brings the benefits of physical activity to various sites to help children develop the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.
The Community Program team develops, administers, and supports a comprehensive portfolio of programs including our renowned NYRR Striders walking/fitness program for older adults, our NYRR Open Run platform that provides free running and walking racing, and community-building opportunities in parks across the city, and bespoke programs such as NYRR Run for the Future and Youth Ambassadors that provide deep engagement and lifelong skills such as running techniques and public speaking.
The Youth Events team oversees the development and execution of over 40 Rising NYRR events per year, including events associated with our Five-Borough Series and the TCS New York City Marathon, each serving 100-1000 or more participants, and the support of other youth and community-based efforts.
About the Position
NYRR Run for the Future is a free program that introduces young women* in high school to running. The program starts in the summer when participants train to run their first 5K together, creating connections that last beyond the program. They can also be part of a strong alumnae network while they continue their year-round running journeys. The Coach works with the Lead Coach and NYRR Run for the Future program staff to implement our curriculum and physical activity training program that will help all participants complete a 5K race at the end of the season. The Coach supports all efforts to foster a safe and inclusive environment and create strong team cohesion. Beyond the summer season, the coach may be requested to support our alumni at races and special events.
*Please note that we use the word women to include all those who identify as women.
Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):

• Attendance at participant orientation, staff meetings and training sessions in weeks leading up to the season start, weekly coaches' meetings and post-season recaps are required.
• Summer 2026:
• Program Orientation: Saturday, June 13, 2026
• In-person sessions in Central Park: June 29 - Aug 8, 2026, meeting three times a week - Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Session #1 - 8:00am - 10:00am or
• Session #2 - 9:00am - 11:00am
• Celebration 5K: Saturday, August 8, 2026
• Support the Lead Coach and Director, Community Programs to implement a developmentally appropriate and engaging training plan, with input and review from the NYRR team, that will provide the participants with the skills and lifelong habits needed to incorporate running into their daily lives.
• Communicate frequently with the program team. Respond to all correspondence promptly and reply to all requests by the specified deadline.
• Encourage and support dialogue on the importance of self-care, goal setting, determination, and self-confidence as they apply to both running and the participants' lives.
• Welcome and include program volunteers, donors, workshop presenters, and invited guests of NYRR at practices.
• Ensure that participants are engaging in a safe and positive training environment.
• Foster participants' enjoyment of the sport and athletics in general.
• Support ongoing RFTF-related events and activities as requested and complete all staff training.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Job Requirements:
Experience:

• 1+ year of prior coaching experience, in any sport (coaching experience in running is preferred)
• Experience in running at any level
• Experience working with high school girls is preferred

Education:

• First Aid and CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain certification through NYRR sponsored training)
• SafeSport and NYS Mandated Reporter training
• Knowledge of Physical Literacy (or willingness to attend online or in-person workshops through NYRR sponsored training).
• Willingness to implement and enforce safety protocols as required

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to coach and implement training plans for novice youth runners.
• Punctuality and dependability; Attendance at all team events is required.
• Ability to simultaneously coach and run a 5K without stopping (at any pace).
• Ability to facilitate games and team bonding activities to create a strong team environment.
• Ability to motivate and encourage new runners.
• Ability to implement effective conflict resolution as needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings, and commit to schedule outlined above
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Salary: $30.00/hour
New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer