Group Leader

Position: Group Leader


Position Summary:

The Police Athletic League (or PAL) is New York City's largest independent youth development organization. We operate diverse programs from Head Start, Day Car and Universal Pre-K programs; to elementary and middle school after-school programs, summer day camps and summer Playstreets. We run evening teen centers and college readiness programs, as well as youth employment and juvenile justice programs. In its over a century of service, PAL is continuing its evolution and remains a vibrant and vital New York City institution.


We are currently looking for enthusiastic and compassionate people to fill the part-time role of Group Leader in our after-school program. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and facilitating learning, recreational sports, arts, and other developmentally appropriate activities for youth tied to the mission of PAL.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide appropriate supervision at all times to ensure the health and safety of program participants.

• Serve as a positive role model for participants.

• Support the planning and implementation of all activities, including but not limited to learning initiatives, field trips, mealtimes, and culminating performances.

• Attend and actively participate in all required training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

• Maintain open and respectful communication with parents to support the participant's success and build strong relationships.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Commitment:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Available to work during the after-school hours, Monday-Friday, 15 hours per week

• Available to attend all training sessions (in-person and online), and orientation

Skills Needed:

• Possess a desire to work directly with children.

• Open to feedback with a desire to grow professionally.

• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient, and actively engaged.

• Able to follow directions and adhere to all policies and procedures.

• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• May be required to go up and down stairs.

• May have to lift or move objects, small furniture, or other program materials.

• This role may require occasional engagement with community members and partners outside of the physical worksite, including attendance at off-site events, meetings, or outreach activities.

Pay & Benefits:

• $17.00 per hour

• Paid training opportunities and direct experience in youth development and program facilitation.

Location: The Michael J. Petrides

715 Ocean Terrace, Staten Island, New York, 10301

At the time of offer and acceptance, this job requires safety and security clearances which may include fingerprinting done by the Department of Education and the Department of Health.


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.

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