Activity Specialist

HeartShare St. Vincents Services (HSVS) is currently seeking Summer Activity Specialists & Adult Activity Specialist to plan lead and supervise recreational and theme-based activities for participants in our Summer Camp program and Adult (Art-Focused) programming. The Summer Activity Specialists role plays a key part in creating a safe engaging and enriching environment that supports youth development and promotes positive experiences throughout the summer from July - August Adult Activity Specialist (Art-Focused) is responsible for planning coordinating and leading engaging art-based activities for adult participants. This role fosters creativity self-expression and social interaction through a variety of artistic mediums while creating a safe inclusive and supportive environment.

Summer Activity Specialists must be available to work Monday - Friday 9-6 PM.

Adult Activity Specialists must be available to work Monday - Friday 2-6 PM.(September-June) 6-8 PM (July-August)

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities
• Submit weekly activity plans
• Lead activities related to recreation and theme-based such as (Arts Dance STEM Literacy Nutrition or Organized sports.
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
• Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation self-control decision making)
• Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
• Foster a positive inclusive and supportive atmosphere; Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions supervision and team meetings
• Maintain and organize activities and equipmen

Additionally thePrimary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of the Adult Activity Specialist Position:

• Plan and implement structured theme-based art activities aligned with Cornerstone program goals (e.g. community voice cultural expression wellness)
• Facilitate a variety of art forms including painting drawing crafts mixed media and group art projects
• Create inclusive participant-centered activities that reflect the interests and cultures of the community
• Encourage social interaction collaboration and self-expression among participants
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse populations including older adults and individuals with varying abilities
• Maintain a safe welcoming and respectful program environment
• Prepare and manage materials ensuring proper use and storage of supplies
• Track attendance document participation and contribute to program reports as required by DYCD
• Support outreach efforts by promoting activities and encouraging consistent participation
• Collaborate with other staff to support intergenerational and community-wide events
• Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more disciplines or content areas
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
• Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation self-control decision making)
• Accompany Adults on cultural and recreational field trips
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions supervision and team meetings

• High School diploma (Required)
• Associates degree in child development recreation or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience working with youth in child development recreation or a related fiel

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process please reach out to.

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