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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 while collaborating with staff and site leadership, reporting 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.
Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Open to learning and growing.
Expected to integrate mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills into programming.
Able to work 15 hours a week.
Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of programming.
Able to attend scheduled staff meetings and professional development throughout the year.
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all 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
mental health services
suicide prevention
grief and loss support
communication
collaboration
Spanish
French
Chinese

Location

New York, NY 10039
Polo Grounds Cornerstone - New York, 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
an employee assistance program
tuition reimbursement
pet insurance
life insurance
retirement savings options
a 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 and has been a vibrant and vital institution, serving as an effective, critical bridge between police and communities across all five boroughs of the City since 1914.
PAL operates diverse programs for children as young as 2 years old to young adults.
Programs include Head Start, after-school programs and summer day camps for elementary, middle and high school youth, and summer Playstreets.
PAL also runs evening teen centers and college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs.
Staying true to PAL’s roots, a cornerstone of our youth development strategy includes offering competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages.
At PAL, we’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.
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.

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.