After-School Fitness Specialist, Elementary-Middle School

HCZ requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Accordingly, successful candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

Healthy Harlem is an initiative that encourages our students and their families to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives. The program consists of best practices in physical activity, nutrition education, and community support. Healthy Harlem is designed to instill a culture of healthy living throughout the Zone but is more expansive and strategically focused in the way we reach youth in our programs, their parents and care givers, and the community at-large.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and lead daily physical activity for elementary and middle school students
• Promote physical literacy; the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge, and understanding to value and take responsibility for engagement in physical activities for life
• Incorporate sports, games, and a variety of other unique and exciting activities in a positive, fun environment
• Adapt activities to creatively engage children with various skill sets and interests
• Implement physical activities in a variety of settings, including small classrooms, cafeteria, and gymnasium
• Provide clear classroom instructions, including learning objectives and transitions
• Provide consistent motivation, enthusiasm, and role modeling for healthy lifestyle choices
• Gather height and weight measurements and facilitate PACER fitness test