Activity Specialist (Harlem Center - Elementary Program)
About The Position
The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization that has been serving children and young adults across all five boroughs since 1914. PAL offers diverse programs including Head Start, after-school programs, summer day camps, teen centers, college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. A cornerstone of PAL's youth development strategy is offering competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages. PAL is devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, including for its own teams.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
- 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.
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred.
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.
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible spending account options
- an employee assistance program
- tuition reimbursement
- pet insurance
- life insurance
- retirement savings options
- a generous paid time off policy
- training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
