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About the Role

The Program Leader serves as the primary leader and point person for an assigned age group within the U1 Enrich to 6 After-School Program. Program Leaders build strong relationships with students, maintain routines, support transitions, and help students successfully participate in sports, academics, and enrichment activities. This position is ideal for college students, aspiring educators, paraprofessionals, and youth development professionals.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary leader for an assigned student group.
Build positive and supportive relationships with students.
Maintain consistent routines, expectations, and behavior standards.
Promote teamwork, respect, responsibility, and inclusion.
Ensure students are actively engaged and appropriately supervised.
Support students with varying needs, personalities, and learning styles.
Lead students through arrival, transitions, snack, activities, and dismissal.
Escort students safely between program spaces.
Assist coaches and instructors during programming.
Help prepare and organize activity spaces and materials.
Maintain accurate awareness of assigned students.
Support a safe, organized, and welcoming program environment.
Assist students with homework and independent learning.
Support students using iPads, educational applications, and web-based learning platforms.
Be comfortable learning and navigating educational technology.
Troubleshoot basic technology issues and help students use devices responsibly.
Work closely with the Program Director and other program staff.
Communicate student concerns, incidents, or behavioral issues promptly.
Maintain professional and positive communication with families.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.
Follow all U1 Sports and school safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with elementary or middle school students.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Dependable, organized, and comfortable managing groups of children.
Tech-savvy and comfortable using tablets, computers, and web-based platforms.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced after-school environment.
Passion for working with and mentoring young people.

Skills

Leadership
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organization
Group management
Technology navigation
Collaboration
Mentoring
Homework assistance
Basic technology troubleshooting
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Location

Riverdale, NY

Work Type

Part-Time
After-school

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Current college student or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Physical Education, Psychology, Social Work, Recreation, Youth Development, or a related field (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Gain meaningful hands-on experience working with children.
Develop leadership, classroom management, and program facilitation skills.
Opportunities to work across multiple school-based programs.
Potential for expanded weekday schedules.
Opportunities for professional growth.

About the Company

U1 Sports is a youth sports organization dedicated to helping young people thrive through athletics, academic enrichment, and engaging after-school programming.
Through partnerships with schools and communities, we create experiences that help students build Confidence, Character, and Community.

Equal Opportunity

U1 Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.