Youth Program Content Specialist & Trainer

Police Athletic League Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,099 - 84,171; 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

Job summary

Police Athletic League Inc (PAL) seeks a Content Specialist to support PAL’s out-of-school programming for NYC youth. The role collaborates with program leadership to implement curricula, supervise frontline staff, and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field, with 2+ years in curriculum development, observation, or coaching.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field (Child Development, Education, Youth Development)
• Master's degree preferred
• Must be cleared by DOHMH and PETS for School Aged Child Care programs
• Bi-lingual ability is a plus (Spanish, French, or Chinese)
• Willing to travel to PAL locations across NYC for professional development

Responsibilities

• Foster social and emotional well-being in a safe, inclusive environment
• Learn PAL curricula and training for part-time staff and ensure lesson plans meet funder requirements
• Provide professional development to frontline staff on classroom management and activity facilitation
• Observe and evaluate program implementation and coach staff accordingly
• Maintain partnerships with NYCPS and ensure alignment with SACC regulations and funding contracts
• Collect and analyze program data and provide data-driven recommendations

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual

Spanish

French

Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development/Education/Youth Development

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Police Athletic League Inc (PAL) seeks a Content Specialist to support PAL’s out-of-school programming for NYC youth. The role collaborates with program leadership to implement curricula, supervise frontline staff, and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field, with 2+ years in curriculum development, observation, or coaching.