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About the Role

The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is seeking COMPASS School Program Directors to elevate out-of-school programming embedded within NYC public schools or PAL Centers. These roles involve managing all aspects of Elementary School Afterschool Programming, fostering youth development, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and funding requirements. Directors will partner with various city agencies and community organizations to expand opportunities for NYC's youth.

Responsibilities

Foster social and emotional competencies and mental and physical well-being in a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Manage all aspects of PAL Elementary School Afterschool Programming, including overseeing mental health support and inclusion coordination.
Identify resources to support youth with special needs and/or mental health needs, complete mental health referrals, and activate DYCD’s inclusions resources.
Recruit, hire, and provide excellent supervision and support to part-time Group Leaders, Activity Specialists, Administrative Assistants, and Content Specialists.
Ensure program alignment with PAL’s strategic objectives, policies, procedures, agency programming calendar, SACC regulations, and contractual obligations.
Develop a strong Youth Development culture within the Center, ensuring voice, growth, and advancement for all youth and staff.
Train, conduct observations, and coach across all programs to ensure SEL, mental health, and inclusion policies are implemented.
Coordinate with school principals, directors, and other staff to grow creative programming opportunities unique to the Site.
Collect and analyze program data to drive data-driven recommendations.
Ensure strong reciprocal partnerships with NYPD, NYCPS school partners, DYCD, DOH, and other community partners.
Plan and coordinate various citywide programs, activities, and special events.
Assist in the development of future funding grants and requests for proposals.
Provide mediation and troubleshooting for on-site issues.
Respond appropriately to time-sensitive mental health service needs, such as suicide prevention and grief counseling.

Requirements

An associate's degree in child development, education, physical education, or recreation, or a related field, with two years of direct experience working with youth under 13.
OR a NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential and 2 years of experience working with youth under 13.
OR a SACC Credential and 2 years of experience working with youth under 13.
OR two years of college with 18 credits in child development, education, physical education, or recreation, or a related field, with two years of direct experience working with youth under 13.
A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated successful experience in a supervisory position providing services to youth, including program management and staff supervision, with at least three years in a leadership capacity.
Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Must be cleared by DOHMH and PETS to work in School Aged Child Care programs.
Open to learning and growing, with expectations to integrate mental health, SEL, and special needs inclusion skills into programming.
Knowledge of DYCD Connect preferred.
Microsoft Office skills are required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Able to travel to any PAL location in the 5 Boroughs for training.
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.

Skills

Creative programming
Skilled supervision
Talent development
Problem-solving
Building partnerships
Communication
Listening
Microsoft Office
Verbal communication
Written communication
Collaboration
Mental health support
SEL
Special needs inclusion
Program planning
Program implementation
Program evaluation

Location

Bronx, NY 10472
1794 E 172nd St, Bronx, NY 10472

Work Type

Full Time
Monday to Friday, 10:00-6:00pm with weekends and nights as needed

Experience Level

Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated successful experience in a supervisory position providing services to youth
At least three years in a leadership capacity

Education Level

Associate's degree in child development, education, physical education, or recreation or related
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential
SACC Credential
Two years in college with 18 credits in child development, education, physical education or recreation or related

Salary/Compensations

$66,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

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 founded in 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.
In its 110th year, PAL continues to reimagine its leadership structure to ensure agility, strategy, responsiveness, and efficiency for the future.

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.