Activity Specialist

Heartshare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life保险

403(B) retirement plans with employer

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gympass Discount

Verizon Wireless Discount

Broadway tickets & more

Job summary

Heartshare seeks a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage groups of school-age children in enriching after-school activities. You will assist with homework, lead recreational and educational activities, and ensure a safe, supportive environment, with expertise in arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition, or organized sports.

You will develop age-appropriate activities, supervise youth, and coordinate with staff to maintain attendance and safety while participating in professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years experience with youth.
• Available Mon-Fri 2:00pm-6:00pm in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Develop age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area.
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities.
• Submit weekly activity plans.
• Lead activities related to Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports.
• Maintain daily attendance records for program participants.
• Provide basic counseling as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making).
• Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips.
• Ensure a safe environment for program participants.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere; collaborate with staff.
• Participate in professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings.
• Maintain and organize activities and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with youth

Activity planning

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage a group of school-age children in enriching activities during after-school hours. This includes assisting with homework, leading recreational and educational activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. The Activity Specialist will have specialized skills and expertise in one or more or content area to lead and implement an activity such as arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition or organized sports.

Essential Functions And Primary Responsibilities Of Position

• Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities
• Submit weekly activity plans
• Lead activities related to recreation and theme based such as (Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports.
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
• Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
• Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere; Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings
• Maintain and organize activities and equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED Required
• Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field Preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related field
• Must be able to work in Coney Island, Brooklyn and have availability to work; Mon-Fri; (2:00pm-6pm)

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook