Activity Specialist - Saturday Night Lights

Grand St Settlement•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Specialist/Saturday Night Lights will support the growth, leadership, and positive self-image of middle and/or high school youth at Grand Street Settlement. The role provides supervision and structured basketball training, and develops and facilitates curriculum and activities, including sportsmanship, workouts, drills, tournaments, and other sporting events. The position is based at the Rutgers Community Center in New York, NY, and reports to the Program Director/Assistant Director. The schedule is Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The stated start date is November 2026, and compensation is $20 per hour. The Activity Specialist creates a safe, inclusive, and professional environment; builds rapport with youth; maintains participation and progress records; communicates incidents; and works collaboratively with coworkers, families, and community partners. The role also includes supporting community events and outreach, maintaining facility and safety supplies, attending assigned training, and supervising and evaluating youth workers, SYEP, WLG, AmeriCorps participants, and interns. Candidates must complete the listed pre-employment screenings and clearances, including NYSDOH fingerprinting screening, NYS clearance review/background check, SEL, three reference checks, and a physical with an updated TB test. Job offers can be made only after clearances are completed.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least one year of youth development-related experience, including development of lesson plans, facilitation of classroom activities, and classroom management.
Ability to build rapport with youth and create a positive, inclusive environment.
Successfully complete NYSDOH fingerprinting screening, NYS clearance review/background check, SEL, three reference checks, and a physical with an updated TB test.

Nice To Haves

Some college or a college degree preferred.
Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide four hours of structured basketball training and activities for middle school and high school youth participants.
Build positive group cohesion and address problems directly with youth in groups.
Supervise groups of children, participate in activities and trips, and help maintain a safe, professional working environment.
Design and implement curriculum and facilitate activities based on assigned themes.
Collaborate with coworkers, promote professionalism, and serve as a role model for youth.
Encourage and support youth with a positive attitude.
Attend professional development and training as assigned by supervisors.
Follow daily schedules, protocols, procedures, safety drills, and safety plans.
Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits on a daily basis.
Document incidents and communicate them to supervisors and/or parents and guardians.
Coordinate community relations efforts and participate in outreach activities.
Assist with planning, organizing, and executing community events.
Maintain accurate records of youth participation, progress, and other relevant information.
Supervise and evaluate youth workers, SYEP, WLG, AmeriCorps participants, and interns.
Clean, organize, and maintain workspace and shared spaces throughout the facility.
Complete other assignments as required by the Program Director.