Health Coordinator - After-School Programming
$55k - $60k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Social & Community ServicesCommunity Outreach & Programs
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Health Education, Recreation, Exercise Science, Community Health, Youth Development, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered.
- At least two years of experience working directly with youth and families in a health, wellness, education, recreation, nonprofit, or community-based environment.
- Experience implementing programs focused on health education, physical activity, nutrition, positive youth development, or community wellness.
- Experience leading, supervising, or supporting staff and program facilitators.
- Ability to engage with diverse populations and work effectively within multicultural communities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic data tracking and reporting tools.
- Knowledge of health, nutrition, physical fitness, wellness, and behavior change strategies that support long-term healthy habits.
- Experience engaging and motivating youth through creative, inclusive, and culturally responsive programming.
- Ability to coach, support, and develop staff while fostering a positive team culture.
- Ability to use data, participant feedback, and program outcomes to inform decisions and support continuous improvement.
- Ability to facilitate workshops, trainings, presentations, and discussions with diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Cultural responsiveness to the diverse backgrounds and lived experiences of the communities served.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation of Healthy Harlem programming, including nutrition education, physical activity, wellness initiatives, and family engagement opportunities.
- Supervise, coach, and support staff delivering health and wellness programming to ensure high-quality participant experiences and outcomes.
- Create engaging, age-appropriate opportunities that promote healthy habits, physical activity, nutrition awareness, and lifelong wellness among youth.
- Partner with program leadership, staff, and families to support participant well-being and reinforce healthy eating and active living practices.
- Monitor participation, program outcomes, and wellness-related data to evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Train and support staff in the Healthy Harlem curriculum, health education strategies, and wellness best practices.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and service providers to enhance program offerings and participant access to resources.
- Support planning, coordination, and delivery of health-focused events, workshops, and family engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with program leadership to strengthen program quality, participant engagement, and health and wellness outcomes.
- Work an eight-hour shift Monday through Friday, scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; final hours depend on program assignment and operational needs.
- During summer camp operations, work an eight-hour shift within a schedule ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; summer hours depend on the site and program assignment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Harlem Children’s Zone coordinates a place-based set of programs across early childhood through adulthood in Harlem to help children and families thrive. It operates directly through schools, community centers, and outreach to deliver education, career pathways, health and wellness, and family supports. Programs are integrated, meaning services at different stages coordinate for each family, rather than one-off initiatives. This approach distinguishes HCZ from peers by offering a wraparound, long-term support system in a single community, focusing on mobility and prosperity rather than only schooling. The goal is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating opportunities in education, work, and life for residents of Harlem.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 Wealth Builds CSAs are live, with Ascensus and New York's 529 Program.
- HCZ opened Promise Academy II Elementary at 70 East 112th Street, expanding capacity.
- HCZ reports active hiring in 2026, with about 1,530 employees and 104 postings.
What critics are saying
- July 2026 fraud indictments stole $288,529 from HCZ; controls need tightening immediately.
- Wealth Builds depends on $300 million fundraising; a shortfall stalls expansion beyond Harlem.
- Scaling to ten cities strains execution, and charter politics can choke funding by 2027.
What makes Harlem Children's Zone unique
- HCZ runs cradle-to-career schooling, health, and family services inside a 97-block Harlem footprint.
- Wealth Builds pairs $500 CSAs with financial education, internships, and family wealth-building incentives.
- HCZ combines charter schools with social services, unlike standalone nonprofits or pure-school operators.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Wellness Program
- Hybrid Work Options
- Employee Discounts