Teen Arts & Enrichment Specialist

Police Athletic League, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending account options

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings options

Generous paid time off policy

Training and more!

Job summary

The Police Athletic League, Inc. seeks a Part Time Youthlink Activity Specialist to design and facilitate engaging enrichment experiences for high school participants, leading activities in performing arts, visual arts, music, dance, and more.

The Youthlink Activity Specialist will report to the Teen Supervisor and Youthlink Director, work at Webster Center in the Bronx, starting September 7, 2026, and collaborate with staff, caretakers, and community partners to foster growth, inclusion, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in fine arts, Performing Arts, Education, Youth Development, Recreation, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with high school-aged youth in after-school, educational, community-based, recreation, arts, or enrichment programs.
• Demonstrated experience or proficiency in one or more enrichment areas, including visual arts, theater, music, dance, photography, creative writing, digital arts, crafts, gaming, or other recreational or creative disciplines.
• 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

Youth program experience

Bilingual (Spanish, French, or Chinese

Excellent classroom management

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts / Performing Arts / Education / Youth Development / Recreation / Human Services (preferred)

Job description

The Police Athletic League, Inc. seeks a Part Time Youthlink Activity Specialist to design and facilitate engaging enrichment experiences for high school participants, leading activities in performing arts, visual arts, music, dance, and more.

The Youthlink Activity Specialist will report to the Teen Supervisor and Youthlink Director, work at Webster Center in the Bronx, starting September 7, 2026, and collaborate with staff, caretakers, and community partners to foster growth, inclusion, and