Activity Leader

Chris Baily; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Chris Baily is seeking an Activity Leader to coordinate diverse educational programs, arts and crafts, and mixed activities for groups of varying sizes. The role emphasizes planning, participant engagement, and safety, with collaboration across the program team.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in activity leadership, strong communication, and knowledge of safety and first aid. Reporting to the Program Manager, this on-site position requires proficient scheduling with standard office tools.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in recreational activity leadership.
• Experience in event planning and team leadership.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of first aid and conflict management.
• Problem solving, time management, and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize educational, arts and crafts, and mixed activity programs.
• Coordinate activities tailored to small, medium, and large group sizes.
• Engage participants to ensure active and enjoyable involvement.
• Monitor safety during all activities and resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Manage resources and assist with event setup.
• Collaborate with team members and report progress to Program Manager.
• Collect feedback to improve future programming.
• Maintain and manage activity schedules using standard office software.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Conflict management

Time management

Creativity

First aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Activity Leader will coordinate and lead a variety of educational programs, arts and crafts, and mixed activity types for groups ranging from small to large sizes. This role involves planning and managing activities, ensuring participant engagement and safety, and collaborating closely with the program team. The Activity Leader reports to the Program Manager and utilizes standard office software for scheduling and management. No travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize educational, arts and crafts, and mixed activity programs
• Coordinate activities tailored to small, medium, and large group sizes
• Engage participants to ensure active and enjoyable involvement
• Monitor safety during all activities and resolve conflicts as they arise
• Manage resources and assist with event setup
• Collaborate with team members and report progress to Program Manager
• Collect feedback to improve future programming
• Maintain and manage activity schedules using standard office software

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years in recreational activity leadership
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in event planning and team leadership
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of first aid and conflict management
• Problem solving, time management, and creativity