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SPARKS

Activity Specialist

Worthington, OH · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Each day at SPARKS is filled with activities that encourage creativity, social connection, and personal growth. Through structured programs, community engagement, and skill-building opportunities ...

Menifee Meadows

Activity Specialist

Frenchburg, KY · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

We are looking for an energetic Activity Specialist to join our growing team! The right candidate has excellent communication skills and experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration ...

Children's Aid

Activity Specialist

Bronx, NY · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

The Activity Specialist is responsible for curriculum implementation, lesson planning, classroom management, and fostering a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for all participants.

SPARKS

Activity Specialist

Worthington, OH · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Each day at SPARKS is filled with activities that encourage creativity, social connection, and personal growth. Through structured programs, community engagement, and skill-building opportunities ...

Westhab Inc.

Activity Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$19 - $20/hr

ACTIVITY SPECIALIST DEPARTMENT: YOUTH SERVICES REPORTS TO: PROGRAM DIRECTOR SUMMARY : The Activity Specialist delivers targeted, structured programming in an area of personal expertise (i.e specific ...

NEW YORK EDGE, INC

Activity Specialist

Woodside, NY · On-site

SUMMARY Extended Day Activity Instructors play a vital role in delivering engaging, high-quality after-school programming for children and teens across New York Edge program sites. In this role, you ...

MU Health

Activity Specialist

Columbia, MO · On-site

$15.81 - $24.92/hr

Differential : $1.00 per hour weekend ABOUT THE JOB MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Activity Specialist to join our dynamic team in delivering impactful Psychosocial ...

UHS

Activity Specialist

Louisville, MS · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

Responsibilities Activity Therapist Diamond Grove Center has been providing psychiatric services to the surronding areas for more than 29 years. Located in Louisville, Mississippi our 85 bed-facility ...

NEW YORK EDGE, INC

Activity Specialist

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

SUMMARY Extended Day Activity Instructors play a vital role in delivering engaging, high-quality after-school programming for children and teens across New York Edge program sites. In this role, you ...

Harlem Children's Zone

Activity Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

The Activity Specialist will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children's Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up ...

Grand St Settlement Inc.

Activity Specialist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Activity Specialist -Summer Only DEPARTMENT: Youth Services LOCATION: The Rose Center- 80 Pitt Street New York,NY 10002 REPORTS TO: Program Director/Assistant Director SALARY: $ 20/HR/ up to 21/hr/wk ...

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Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE INC

Staten Island, NY • On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position: Activity Specialist

Who we are:  The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City’s largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.  

Position Summary: 

We are currently looking for knowledgeable and passionate people to fill the part-time role of Activity Specialist in our after-school program. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of specialties in the following fields: sports, STEM, leadership, performing arts, and visual arts. Activity Specialists will work collaboratively with the Center Director and other staff to ensure participants gain new skills and meaningful experiences.  

 What you’ll do:

  • Provide appropriate supervision at all times to ensure the health and safety of program participants.  

  • Serve as a positive role model for participants.  

  • Design, plan, and implement age-appropriate activities, which may lead to participants showcasing their learned skills during culminating performances or events.  

  • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.  

  • Attend and actively participate in all required training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.  

  • Maintain open and respectful communication with parents to support the participant’s success and build strong relationships.  

  • Other duties as assigned.  

Required Qualifications/Commitment: 

  • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. 

  • Be at least 18 years of age.  

  • At least two years of experience working with young people ages 5-14. 

  • Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areas: STEM, Sports, Leadership, Performing or Visual Arts. 

  • Available to work during the after-school hours, Monday-Friday, 15 hours per week 

  • Available to attend all training sessions (in-person and online), and orientation

Who you are/What you bring:

  • Possess a desire to work directly with children.  

  • Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally.  

  • Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient, and actively engaged.  

  • Able to follow directions and adhere to all policies and procedures.  

  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:  

  • May be required to go up and down stairs. 

  • May have to lift or move objects, small furniture, or other program materials.  

  • This role may require occasional engagement with community members and partners outside of the physical worksite, including attendance at off-site events, meetings, or outreach activities.  

Pay Range & Benefits:  

  • $18.00-$20.00 per hour (rate offered is commensurate with experience and credentials).  

  • Paid training opportunities and direct experience in youth development and program facilitation.  

Location:

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

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