Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City seeks 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, including 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

• 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.
• Demonstrate experience and competency in the material to be taught.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Open to learning and growing, including integrating mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills.
• Able to work 15 hours a week.
• Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to programming.
• Able to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of lawful pre-employment checks, including 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
• mental health services
• suicide prevention
• grief and loss support
• communication
• collaboration
• Spanish
• French
• Chinese

Location

• Bronx, NY 10459
• New South Bronx Center - Bronx, NY

Work Type

• Part Time
• Full-time

Experience Level

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

Education Level

• Minimum 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 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.
• A cornerstone of PAL's youth development strategy includes offering competitive and recreational sports.
• 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.