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About the Role

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking Part Time Activity Specialists to develop and implement a broad range of specialties including SEL, dance, sports, STEAM, life skills, literacy, leadership, performing arts, visual arts, and college and career readiness. Specialists will oversee their area of expertise, collaborate with staff and site leadership, and report to the Program Director.

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 keep open lines of communication.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum of two years' work experience in a non-profit agency working with youth.
Excellent classroom management, behavior management, and facilitation skills.
Must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach.
A sample lesson will be part of the interview process.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Open to learning and growing.
All staff will be learning mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills and expected to integrate them into programming.
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

Skills

SEL
dance
sports
STEAM
life skills development
literacy
leadership
performing arts
visual arts
college and career readiness
classroom management
behavior management
facilitation
communication
collaboration
mental health
special needs inclusion

Location

Bronx, NY 10457

Work Type

Part Time
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of two years' work experience in a non-profit agency working with youth.

Education Level

High School Diploma / GED

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 children and young adults across all five boroughs since 1914.
PAL operates diverse programs including Head Start, after-school programs, summer day camps, teen centers, college readiness, 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.
At PAL, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth.

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.