Activity Specialist (BWC TEP)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Activity Specialist at a Beacon Community Center, specifically at Bernie Wohl in New York, NY. Beacon Community Centers operate in public schools, serving youth from kindergarten through age 21 and adults ages 22 and older, including Older Adults. Beacons operate year-round on non-school hours, weekdays, evenings, weekends and in the summer as a resource to the entire community by offering integrated programming tailored to local needs. During the summer, Beacons collaborate with the New York City Public Schools for the Summer Rising initiative. Activity Specialists are assigned to work with a group of co-ed children, divided into groups by grade, in the areas of their expertise (Art, Computer Science, Dance, Games/Sports, Music, Storytelling), exposing them to various ways of expressing themselves creatively. Activity Specialists work in unison with Group Leaders and other group staff to support the social-emotional growth of the children. Together and through Group Work practice, our staff works to provide a positive and creative environment for the social and intellectual development of all participants. The role is seasonal, from July 1, 2026, through August 28, 2026, with a flexible schedule of weekdays and weekends, up to 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
At least two (2) years of experience working with children in groups.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively.
Must have a sense of humor and a passion for youth development.
Must be able to pass a Background Check.
Create and able to implement plans for group participation.
Effectively supervise children.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster a learning environment that stimulates children’s creative growth and development.
Demonstrate professionalism & leadership and collaborate with different groups.
Maintain sound supervision and always ensuring the safety of program participants.
Assist in delivering educational, recreational, and cultural programs to develop community through a performance or display project.
Encourage program participation and social skills development.
Teach and supervise activity in given field.
Fulfill administrative requirements (prepare calendars, follow schedules, assist in community events, maintain attendance records, complete incident reports and progress reports).
Enforce program rules, identify & respond to camper behavior issues, and carry out corrective action when needed by identifying and seeking to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems.
Know and enforce ALL emergency procedures and follow all safety guidelines associated with all program areas.
Be responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Attend staff training, weekly meetings and supervision meetings.
Other duties as required and assigned by Program Director, Senior Leaders.