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About the Role

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking Part Time Youthlink Activity Specialists to design and facilitate engaging enrichment experiences for high school participants. Specialists will lead activities in areas such as performing arts, visual arts, music, dance, creative writing, photography, crafts, gaming, and other recreational interests, fostering creativity, self-expression, skill development, confidence, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Teach participants the fundamentals of specialized activity to build their skill level and confidence.
Coordinate and present a culminating performance at the end of the program cycle.
Be aware of students with IEPs and medical conditions and follow support plans.
Respond appropriately to time-sensitive mental health needs, such as suicide prevention and grief.
Provide referrals to appropriate mental health services.
Work cooperatively with Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, and other Program and school staff.
Build positive relationships with youth and caretakers and serve as a role model.
Attend meetings with staff, caretakers, volunteers, and community residents.
Interact with caretakers and maintain open lines of communication.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of two years of experience working with high school-aged youth in after-school, educational, community-based, recreation, arts, or enrichment programs.
Demonstrated experience or proficiency in one or more enrichment areas, including visual arts, theater, music, dance, photography, creative writing, digital arts, crafts, gaming, or other recreational or creative disciplines.
Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation skills.
Must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Able to work (varies by site).
Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of programming.
Able to complete 30 hours of Building Resiliency in Youth training.
Able to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.

Skills

Performing arts
Visual arts
Music
Dance
Creative writing
Photography
Crafts
Gaming
Classroom management
Behavior management
Facilitation
Bi-lingual in Spanish, French, or Chinese preferred

Location

New York, NY 10039
Polo Ground Cornerstone - New York, NY

Work Type

Part Time

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of experience working with high school-aged youth

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate or bachelor's degree in fine arts, Performing Arts, Education, Youth Development, Recreation, Human Services, or a related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Benefits

Health insurance
Flexible spending account options
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings options
Generous paid time off policy
Training

About the Company

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization serving as a bridge between police and communities across all five boroughs since 1914.
PAL operates diverse programs for children and young adults, including Head Start, after-school programs, summer day camps, teen centers, college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs.
PAL offers competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages.
PAL is devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work.

Equal Opportunity

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.