Youth Programs & Camp Operations Coordinator II

University Settlement Society Of New York; United States; On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Part time

Job summary

University Settlement Society Of New York seeks a part-time program assistant to support summer day camp, school recess, and afterschool activities in New York, NY. You will work with a team, coordinate with directors, supervise staff and volunteers, and assist with enrollment, attendance, and curriculum implementation.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or HSE with 5 years of experience in after school required; 4-year degree preferred.
• Experience working with children and experience as a supervisor or coordinator required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, via phone, and in person.
• Highly energetic, dynamic, fast paced, can easily multi-task and very motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, and crisis intervention skills.
• Must be solution oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a management team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office needed.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team and maintain constant clear communication via email to all team members.
• Assist Director in overseeing day-to-day operations of the summer day camp, school recess and afterschool programs.
• Attend event committee meetings, weekly team meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Assist Director in parent outreach via phone call, memo, and personal meetings daily when children are not in attendance.
• Assist in the supervision of group leaders, tutors, Outreach Coordinator, and support staff.
• In conjunction with the Director act as a liaison between after-school staff and school-day staff to ensure the program’s alignment with school-day curriculum.
• Assist in developing and implementing curriculum, lesson plans, schedules, rosters, etc.
• Assist in facilitating staff orientations and trainings.
• Assist the Director in maintaining all equipment & supplies.
• Provide direct program service as an experienced staff.
• Assist Director in documenting and maintaining daily enrollment and attendance data.
• Keep all program records on a daily and annual basis, including registering participants.
• Tracking attendance of staff and participants.
• Ordering supplies in a timely fashion and setting up accounts with vendors.
• Attend relevant trainings and orientations.
• Help oversee interns, including Summer Youth Employment Workers, college interns, and volunteers.
• Ensure all DYCD and DOE required incidents reports are completed and sent to the appropriate agency.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local officials and community leaders.
• Manage participants’ Individualized Accommodation Plans.
• Maintain Student Behavioral Support Plans and Logs.
• Coordinate services implemented directly (e.g., hiring paraprofessionals for students with disabilities; hiring staff with relevant language skills to ensure quality services for ELLs) or indirectly (e.g., making referrals or coordinating with NYCPS to make referrals to professionals who screen students for learning disabilities or diagnose mental health conditions).
• Communicate with DYCD about needs for specialized supports (e.g., specialized paraprofessionals, nurses, or transportation) that are beyond the program’s capacity through a reasonable accommodation.
• Support for Participants with Disabilities.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

HS diploma or HSE with 5 years experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Settlement Society Of New York seeks a part-time program assistant to support summer day camp, school recess, and afterschool activities in New York, NY. You will work with a team, coordinate with directors, supervise staff and volunteers, and assist with enrollment, attendance, and curriculum implementation.

The position requires a HS diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.