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About the Role
The After School Social Recreation Specialist will organize and promote activities, considering the needs and interests of individual members, within a youth center environment.
Responsibilities
- Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
- Assist in organizing, leading, and promoting interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
- Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
- Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Requirements
- A high school diploma is required.
- Some college experience is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in youth development.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and supervise recreational/leadership programs and services.
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 6-18 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner.
- Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Skills
- Youth development
- Program planning
- Program supervision
- Effective communication
- Motivation
- Dedication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- Up to 20 hours a week
- Monday through Friday
- Afternoon
Experience Level
- 1 year of experience in youth development
Education Level
- High school diploma required
- Some college experience preferred
About the Company
- Operates in a youth center environment.
- Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
- Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
- Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
- Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
- Function in a workplace that can be noisy at times.