Activity Specialist (August Martin HS - Jamaica, Queens)
Queens, NY, United States3d ago
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- Location
- Queens, NY, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
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microsoft office
About the role
Company Overview
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Position Summary
The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization such as dance, step and cheer.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, home games, productions, culminating events, etc.
Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources.
Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submit all program and certification related documents.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Hours
Monday – Friday | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Qualifications
2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization
Exemplary supervisory skills at elementary level (middle school or high school aged youth) and aptitude for motivating people
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Position Summary
The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization such as dance, step and cheer.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty
Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, home games, productions, culminating events, etc.
Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources.
Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submit all program and certification related documents.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Hours
Monday – Friday | 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Qualifications
2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization
Exemplary supervisory skills at elementary level (middle school or high school aged youth) and aptitude for motivating people
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V