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About the Role

The YWCA of the City of New York seeks a caring, energetic, and results-oriented Sports and Recreation Activity Specialist to design and implement engaging, inclusive recreation and movement-based activities in an afterschool setting. This role promotes physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles among youth, building confidence, cooperation, and overall wellness.

Responsibilities

Design, plan, and facilitate developmentally appropriate sports, recreation, and movement-based activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
Create engaging activities such as team sports, cooperative games, fitness challenges, movement circuits, and recreational tournaments that encourage participation and build confidence.
Ensure recreation programming aligns with youth development principles, program goals, and student interests while fostering teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship.
Differentiate activities and adapt equipment, rules, and instructional approaches to meet diverse skill levels, abilities, and learning styles.
Maintain a daily minimum of 15 participants in the activity while ensuring high-quality engagement, inclusion, and active participation.
Supervise participants at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being in compliance with YWCA policies, particularly during physical activities and use of sports equipment.
Establish and reinforce clear safety procedures for games, fitness activities, and recreational play.
Delegate roles to group leaders and program staff during activities to support small-group engagement and effective supervision (as applicable).
Manage activity spaces effectively to promote teamwork, respect, fair play, and positive participation.
Work closely with the Program Director and Education Specialist to align sports and recreation activities with program schedules and overall program objectives.
Collaborate with school-day staff to support student wellness and reinforce the importance of physical activity and healthy habits.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, school staff, and parents/guardians regarding student participation, progress, and upcoming recreational events or activities.
Prepare participants to participate in friendly competitions, recreation showcases, fitness challenges, or end-of-program tournaments in partnership with school staff.
Support field trips, community-building events, and enrichment opportunities that promote active lifestyles and teamwork.
Encourage teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving through cooperative games and group-based physical activities.
Set up, operate, and clean up activity spaces; maintain organization, inventory, and proper storage of sports and recreation equipment and supplies.
Ensure responsible use and care of equipment and activity spaces (e.g., gym, playground, outdoor areas).
Submit required program documentation, lesson plans, and attendance records in a timely and accurate manner.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development to strengthen recreation programming and youth engagement strategies.
Implement YWCA’s anti-racist and anti-sexist philosophy throughout programming, actively promoting equity, inclusion, and positive youth development.
Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance program impact and participant outcomes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or a minimum of two (2) years of college coursework required; degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Youth Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
1–2 years of experience facilitating sports, recreation, physical activity, youth development, or community-based programming required; experience in afterschool or school-based programs strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of sports fundamentals, recreational activities, and physical fitness practices, with the ability to lead structured and inclusive activities for youth.
Strong group management, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse learners through interactive and movement-based activities.
Ability to promote teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and healthy lifestyle habits through recreation programming.
Creative, adaptable, and culturally responsive, with a commitment to ensuring all youth feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to participate in physical activities regardless of skill level.
CPR/First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe).
Must successfully pass background check and fingerprint clearance.

Skills

Youth Development
Physical Activity Promotion
Teamwork
Healthy Lifestyles
Group Management
Facilitation
Communication
Creative Programming
Adaptability
Cultural Responsiveness
CPR/First Aid

Location

Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens

Work Type

Afterschool Program
Part-time

Experience Level

1-2 years experience

Education Level

Associate's degree or equivalent college coursework

Salary/Compensations

Competitive market salaries

Benefits

PTO
Commuter Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Discounted staff perks (e.g. theater tickets and theme park tickets through Plum Benefits)

About the Company

The YWCA of the City of New York (YW-NYC) is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
We are a social justice organization dedicated to addressing issues that emerge at the intersection of race, class and gender.
Founded in 1858, the YW-NYC is the first YW in the United States and part of an international movement of YWs worldwide.
We currently serve 1,500 New York City school children by providing leadership and advocacy training for young women through our high school Girls Initiatives and Out-of-School Time (OST) programs for elementary and middle school students in diverse communities in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.

Equal Opportunity

The YWCA of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and contractor.
We provide equal employment and contracting opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.