Activity Specialist (PS 9 - Ryer Avenue Elementary)
About The Position
The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization serving children and young adults across all five boroughs. PAL offers diverse programs including Head Start, after-school programs, summer camps, teen centers, college readiness, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs, alongside sports activities. This role is for a Part-Time Activity Specialist responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of specialties such as SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills, literacy, leadership, performing arts, visual arts, and college and career readiness. Specialists will manage their area of expertise, collaborate with staff and site leadership, and report to the Program Director, with support from the Content Specialist.
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
