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About the Role
Figure Skating in Harlem is seeking a Youth Activities Counselor to foster a safe and supportive environment to maximize student engagement during program hours as part of the I Can Excel Program.
Responsibilities
- Always prioritize student safety and update Chief Program Officer immediately regarding any student safety issues to mitigate risk
- Foster positive social and emotional growth in students as they participate in all FSH activities
- Help create a safe and supportive environment to maximize student engagement during program hours
- Supervise student participation in daily activities, as well as FSH special events and trips
- Serve as a role model to girls and young women by always maintaining a professional manner
- Give constructive and appropriate feedback to students on an as needed basis
- Implement all FSH policies and procedures
- Report all accidents/incidents and inform supervisor of any program issues and concerns of students’ progress and behavior
- Encourage positive student behavior that promotes character development
- Perform any related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor
Requirements
- Experience working with children in an educational and/or recreational setting
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification recommended
- Passionate about education, recreation, and youth development
- Firm, yet caring and nurturing
- Must be energetic, enthusiastic, flexible and like working with youth
- Attention to detail, superb organizational skills and excellent communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors during colder months
- Ability to commit to working throughout the season
- Proficient in conversational Spanish a plus
- Paraprofessional or teaching aide experience a plus
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Part-time
- Seasonal
Experience Level
- Entry-level
About the Company
- Figure Skating in Harlem is a thriving youth development organization that combines education with figure skating to help girls transform their lives and grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement.
- Their award-winning afterschool and summer programs provide girls ages 6 to 18 from under-resourced communities with access to innovative education and health and wellness services.
- Their vision is for every student, regardless of socio-economic background, to acquire the foundational academic, social and leadership skills to achieve her dreams.