Part-Time Youth Programs Activity Specialist

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Police Athletic League, Inc. in New York's Bronx is seeking a Part Time Activity Specialist to join our youth development programs.

You will design and deliver SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills, literacy, leadership, and arts activities across after-school and summer contexts, collaborating with staff and site leadership. The position reports to the Program Director and the Content Specialist, with a commitment of 15 hours per week (3 hours daily, 5 days a week) and participation in

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
• You must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of two years' work experience in a non-profit agency working with youth.
• Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation skills.
• Must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach. A sample lesson will be part of the interview process.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
• Open to learning and growing. All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Teach participants the fundamentals of specialized activity to build their skill level and confidence.
• Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle.
• Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions in your groups and follow support plans to help the student with special needs to thrive.
• Respond appropriately when time-sensitive mental health services are needed such as suicide prevention, grief, and loss due to death or incarceration of a family member. Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other Program and school staff.
• Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
• Interact with caretakers and keep open lines of communication.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior management

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bi-lingual (Spanish, French, orChinese

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Police Athletic League, Inc. in New York's Bronx is seeking a Part Time Activity Specialist to join our youth development programs.

You will design and deliver SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills, literacy, leadership, and arts activities across after-school and summer contexts, collaborating with staff and site leadership. The position reports to the Program Director and the Content Specialist, with a commitment of 15 hours per week (3 hours daily, 5 days a week) and participation in