Director of Youth Programs & School Partnerships

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Police Athletic League, Inc. (PAL) seeks a Youthlink Director to lead elementary, middle school, and teen programming across PAL sites, partnering with NYPD, DOH, and DYCD to deliver engaging and safe after-school activities.

You will drive SEL, mental health support, and inclusion initiatives, supervise staff, and build collaborations with schools and communities to expand opportunities for NYC youth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in child development, education, physical education or recreation or related OR NYS credential with 2+ years of youth work
• Six years of supervisory experience in youth services with at least three years in leadership
• Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation
• Willingness to learn mental health, SEL and inclusion skills and apply them to programming
• Knowledge of DYCD Connect preferred; Microsoft Office skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication; bilingual skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional development and well-being in a safe, inclusive environment
• Oversee PAL Elementary, Middle School, and Teen After School programming including mental health support
• Recruit, hire and supervise part-time staff and administrative assistants
• Ensure program alignment with PAL policies, calendar, and funding requirements
• Develop Youth Development culture and coach across programs for SEL and inclusion
• Coordinate with school partners and district staff to expand programming opportunities
• Collect data and analyze to drive PAL improvements
• Foster partnerships with NYPD, NYCPS, DYCD, DOH and community organizations
• Plan citywide programs and events
• Contribute to future funding grants and proposals
• Provide mediation for on-site issues and time-sensitive mental health support

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual preferred

Team collaboration

Travelling to PAL locations

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent credential

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Police Athletic League, Inc. (PAL) seeks a Youthlink Director to lead elementary, middle school, and teen programming across PAL sites, partnering with NYPD, DOH, and DYCD to deliver engaging and safe after-school activities.

You will drive SEL, mental health support, and inclusion initiatives, supervise staff, and build collaborations with schools and communities to expand opportunities for NYC youth.