Youth Sports and Wellness Program Facilitator

Children's Aid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in New York is seeking a part-time Youth Sports and Wellness Program Facilitator. This role involves providing sports and wellness activities to children in grades 5-8 and requires past experience working with children. The ideal candidate will implement recreational activities and promote the organization’s mission. The position offers flexibility to work in-person or hybrid, contributing to effective collaboration within the team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of developmental needs of children ranging in age from 10-14.
• Demonstration of planning and program skills.
• Past experience in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Implement recreational activities, including indoor and outdoor sports.
• Work with individual children having difficulties adjusting to the program.

Skills

Understanding of developmental needs of children aged 10-14

Demonstration of planning and program skills

Past experience in working with children

Education

College Degree, attending college or relevant experience

Job description

$21.00 - $23.00 / hour

Position Summary

The Youth Sports and Wellness Program Facilitator will work at Children’s Aid-Goodhue Center, as part-time, providing sports and wellness activities to children in grades 5th-8th.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Implement recreational activities for the program which would include sports, fitness and other indoor and outdoor activities.
• Work with individual children having difficulties adjusting to the program.
• Attending trainings and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• College Degree, attending college or relevant experience.
• Past experience in working with children.

Key Competencies

• Understanding of developmental needs of children ranging in age from 10-14.
• Demonstration of planning and program skills.
• Past experience in working with children.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.