Activity Specialist
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Job Description
POSITION: SNL Basketball Coach
DEPARTMENT:Youth Services
LOCATION: 442 DeKalb Avenue Brooklyn NY 11205
REPORTS TO:Program Director Assistant Director Evening Supervisor
SALARY: $20/hour 10 hours per week)
DATES:September 1st 2024 June 30th 2025
SCHEDULE: Saturday Schedule at the discretion of Program Director.This position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability.
JOB SUMMARY:As part of our Youth Services Departments vision: all Youth Services Staff will assist promoting growth leadership and positive selfimage in all young people at all of our Grand Street Settlement sites. The Activity Specialist will develop a safe and engaging learning environment for youth. Recreational activities team building activities/games themebased lessons and trips are integral parts of summer day camp activities
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma required; College Degree Preferred
- Must have 3 years experience working in a specialized field
- Must have experience working with and devising curricula around specialization
- The ideal candidate has previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields
- Candidates must be very responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills.
- the candidate is personable energetic & enthusiastic.
- Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Check; Physical w/ updated TB Test Fees may apply)
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas including timeliness attendance and most importantly professionalism.
- If offered the position must submit $25 fee for NY State Clearance Review
- Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all staff and participants while remaining professional at all times
- Must demonstrate timeliness attendance and most importantly professionalism.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions.
- Ability to relate to officials staff and the public in a courteous manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must complete 15 hours of training as per schoolage childcare requirements within the first three months of hire and attend two mandatory agencywide Professional Development training
- Responsible for supervising all participants particularly during special activities
- Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized and clean fashion
- Responsible for maintaining a daily log of all incidents/ injuries
- Chaperone youth group during trips and other field activities
- Assist with all aspects of programming (i.e. following organizations mission; supervising all youth working collectively and communicating with all staff)
- Administrative duties include: followup calls to parents
- Attend all required department/ agency meetings and/ or training
- Create lessons and curriculum around the specialty.
- Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for the school year or summer camp.
- Take initiative to assist program participants and group leaders as seen fit
- Maintain program supplies and proper use of all.
- Help enforce all rules and regulations and codes of conduct
- Other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
HOW TO APPLY:
Please read the specialty opportunities listed below and submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills & experience meet the specific components you are applying for. Also provide us with three professional references that we can contact (at least one should be from a former supervisor) with the subject header SNL Basketball Coach to No phone calls or emails please.
Specialty components: Photography Athletics Music Dance Culinary Arts Journalism & Communication Fine Arts & Creative Expression and STEM/Lego Robotics.
Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
