About NYRRNew 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 EmployerAbout the DepartmentPlease check the updated Department Descriptions Doc The Community Impact team oversees a variety of programs that offer running community opportunities to actively support NYRR's mission to help and inspire people through running. These programs include Rising New York Road Runners for youth, Run for the Future for high school young women, Open Run - a free, weekly, community run/walk program open to all ages and abilities, and Striders, a free walking and fitness program that offers physical activity and wellness resources for older adults looking to get active, stay fit or improve their health. The program also connects participants to a community of like-minded adults who are determined to prove that athletes have no age limits. NYRR Striders provides in-person, coach-led workouts to more than 1,000 older adults across NYC at local parks, senior centers, and community centers. We also offer online resources through NYRR Striders at Home to older adults nationwide.About the PositionThe NYRR Striders senior fitness program has weekly sessions, with most program hours occurring between Monday-Friday mornings and afternoons. The Striders program incorporates different types of all-levels activities for older adults at indoor and outdoor locations. Coaches lead weekly walking and fitness sessions and communicate with members about upcoming events. Most sessions are conducted in local parks and senior neighborhood centers throughout New York City. There are weekend races/walks that coaches can elect to work when available. The Coach supports all efforts to foster a safe and inclusive environment and creates strong team cohesion. Please visit our website at www.nyrr.org/striders for more details. This is a part-time position, requiring a commitment of at least two sessions per week. Typical shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Each shift is two hours with the exception of events. It’s required to work at least two events throughout the program year.Job Responsibilities (primary and secondary duties):
Lead a group walk/run/fitness session for an older adult population, including people from diverse backgrounds, and all physical abilities.
Ensure all participants are supported throughout each session and finish the session safely.
Arrive at various locations promptly and as assigned.
Complete daily attendance, and support participants with enrollment and event registration.
Perform other administrative tasks required for scheduling program implementation.
Attend staff meetings, required program curriculum trainings and team events.
Maintain regular communication with Director, Striders Program
Communicate frequently with the program team. Respond to all correspondence promptly and reply to all requests by the specified deadline.
Communicate correct, effective technique and form to improve participant pace and mobility.
Contribute program enhancements based upon practice and experience
Job Requirements: This is a part-time position, offering up to 5-12 hours a week. Typical shifts are Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. Experience:
1+ Years of Customer Service experience
2+ years of coaching physical activity with populations of all ages
Exposure to teaching older adult and/or non-traditional populations preferred
Knowledge and experience with a walking or running training program for beginners or non-traditional populations
Experience with group exercise or older adult fitness specialty beneficial
Knowledge of best practices in older adult fitness as well as understanding of age-related issues.
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or college experience preferred
First Aid and CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain certification through NYRR sponsored training)
Safesport and NYS Mandated Reporter training (or willingness to obtain certification)
Knowledge of Physical Literacy (or willingness to attend online or in-person workshops through NYRR sponsored training).
Senior Fitness, Group Fitness, and/or Running Coach certified from a nationally recognized program (ACE, NASM, AFFA, APFA, ISSA, USATF, RRCA) preferred.
Skills and Attributes:
Ability to coach and implement training plan for novice-advanced fitness/walker/runner participants.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to facilitate games and team bonding activities to create a strong team environment.
Ability to motivate and encourage new fitness and walker/runner participants.
Ability to implement effective conflict resolution as needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of NYC neighborhoods a plus.
Fluency in another language is a plus
Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Other Requirements:
Must be willing to travel to all sites, located across the 5 NYC boroughs
Must be able to work a consistent weekly schedule
Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for the program and organization’s events and trainings.
