Assistant Director

Assistant Director (COMPASS)

Department: Youth Services

Reports To: Program Director

Location: SONYC @NEST + M: 111 Columbia St, New York, NY, 10002

Salary: $22 an hour (30 Hrs per week)

Schedule: School year: Monday–Friday, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (This position is performance-based and is also contingent on funding availability.)

Date: September 2026- June 2027

Job Summary: As part of our Youth Services Department's vision, all Youth Services Staff will help promote growth, leadership, and positive self-image in young people at all Grand Street Settlement sites. Program Director Assistants will promote and develop a safe and engaging environment for youth. This role includes light supervision, data entry, and group facilitation.

Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Associate Degree required, Bachelor's preferred
• Youth development experience required
• Must have experience teaching and designing curricula
• Ideal candidate has experience with DYCD Online
• Previous experience working with diverse young people ages 5-14 years old
• Three (3) or more years' experience & expertise working with youth (volunteer experience is acceptable)
• Three (3) or more years' experience coaching, instructing, or facilitating curriculum-based lessons (to youth preferred)
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic
• Candidate must complete the following: NYSDOH Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; 3 Reference Checks; Physical w/ updated TB Test (Fees may apply)
• Valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
• Valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body preferred
• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while remaining professional at all times and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including responsibility, timeliness, organization, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise Participants

• Problem-solve and intervene directly with youth in groups
• Maintain adequate staff to supervise campers during all activities and trips

Programming

• Assist with designing and ensuring implementation of curricula
• Work collaboratively with co-workers
• Know and follow daily in-house and trip schedules and procedures
• Create a culture of positive group cohesiveness

Ensure Safety

• Must be able to supervise a group of children and occasionally participate in activities and trips; provide and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits
• Maintain medical and contact information for each camper
• Responsible for maintaining a daily log of all incidents/ injuries
• Prepare attendance reports and other reports as required
• Know and adhere to all regulations and procedures outlined in the safety plan

Administrative

• Enter all participants and participant info on DYCD online
• Take attendance on a daily or weekly basis
• Help the Program Director run reports and assist with overall database maintenance.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and submitted on time
• Prepare time sheets and submit to payroll bi-weekly

Other

• Communicate regularly and appropriately with parents
• Complete all necessary paperwork that is required
• Come ready to work with a positive attitude
• Supervise and evaluate youth staff
• Other assignments as required

How To Apply: Please submit a resume and a thoughtful cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications for the position you are applying for. If selected, please also provide three (3) professional references we can contact (at least one (1) should be a former supervisor). Please click the link below, or paste it into a search bar, and apply online through our career center.

No phone calls, please.

Please be advised that we can only make job offers once your clearances come through.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)