Teen Supervisor (Armory Center - New York, NY)

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC•New York, NY

5d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Teen Supervisor is an on-site leader responsible for assisting with all teen programming and building relationships with youth, parents, school partners, and the broader community. The role supports youth development and oversees program operations, staff, mental health and inclusion supports, and partnerships. The supervisor works with the Director, Regional Director, SYEP Director, and headquarters staff to develop site-specific programming and contributes to PAL-wide activities and events. The position is based at the Armory Center in New York, NY, and reports to the Youthlink Director. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00–9:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed. The role’s start date is November 16, 2026.

Requirements

At least two years of demonstrated successful experience providing services to youth, including program management and staff supervision.
At least three years in a leadership capacity.
Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, or evaluation.
Microsoft Office skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Willingness to learn and grow, including learning and integrating mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills into programming.
Ability to support programming during the day, evenings, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in child development, education, physical education, recreation, or a related field, and two years of direct experience working with youth under 13; or a NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential and two years of experience working with youth under 13; or a SACC Credential and two years of experience working with youth under 13; or two years of college with 18 credits in child development, education, physical education, recreation, or a related field and two years of direct experience working with youth under 13.
Familiarity with SACC regulations and DYCD funding requirements.
Knowledge of DYCD Connect.
Bilingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese.

Responsibilities

Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Assist with management of all aspects of PAL School Teen Programming, including overseeing mental health support and inclusion coordination and identifying resources for youth with special needs.
Use identified resources to support youth with special needs or mental health needs, complete mental health referrals, and activate inclusion resources as needed.
Recruit, hire, supervise, and support part-time teen program staff.
Ensure the program aligns with PAL’s strategic objectives, policies and procedures, agency programming calendar, SACC regulations, government and private funding obligations, and fire safety certification requirements.
Develop a strong youth development culture at the center that supports voice, growth, and advancement for youth and staff.
Train, observe, and coach staff across programs to ensure SEL, mental health, and inclusion policies are implemented as designed.
Coordinate with the Director, Regional Director, SYEP Director, and headquarters staff to develop creative programming opportunities for the site.
Collect and analyze program data and make data-driven recommendations.
Maintain reciprocal partnerships with NYPD, NYCPS school partners, DYCD, DOH, and other community partners in alignment with PAL’s mission.
Plan and coordinate citywide programs, activities, and special events.
Mediate and troubleshoot on-site issues.
Respond appropriately to time-sensitive mental health needs, including suicide prevention and grief or loss related to death or incarceration of a family member.
Support programming that takes place during the day, evenings, and weekends.
Travel to PAL locations across the five boroughs for training.