Activity Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Activity Specialist (4)

Department: Youth Services

LOCATION: Juan Morel Campos Secondary School

REPORTS TO: Assistant Community School Director/Youth Employment Coordinator

SALARY: $20 Per Hour

DATES: July 2026– August 2026, Seasonal Position

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, (25 hours a week)

JOB SUMMARY: As part of our Youth Services Department’s vision, all Youth Services staff will assist in promoting growth, leadership, and positive self-image in all young people at all our Grand Street Settlement sites. The Activity Specialist plays a vital role in engaging youth through structured projects that reflect their interests and the school community. This position ensures that participants develop essential hard skills, explore career pathways, and complete a meaningful project as part of the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required; College Degree preferred

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a relevant field

• Must have experience working with and devising curricula around specialization

• Ideal candidate has previous experience with classroom instruction and/or facilitating lessons in specialized fields

• Candidates must be very responsible and organized and demonstrate positive communication skills.

• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, and enthusiastic.

• Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with all students while always remaining professional and be able to motivate the students while setting an example in all areas, including timeliness, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.

• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance, and most importantly, professionalism.

• Candidate must successfully complete the following: NYCDOE Fingerprinting Screening; New York State Clearance Review Background Check; three (3) Reference Checks; Physical with updated TB Test (Fees may apply)

• A valid CPR/AED Pro certification through a recognized accrediting body is preferred.

• A valid First Aid/RTE certification through a recognized accrediting body is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must complete NYS OCFS Mandated Reporter and Foundations in Health and Safety trainings.

• Facilitate orientation/education workshops for participants with a structured curriculum.

• Create and facilitate project-based lessons and curriculum with the assistance of the Youth Employment Coordinator.

• Strong organizational, communication, and mentorship skills.

• Responsible for supervising all participants during activities in the classroom and off-site activities.

• Responsible for maintaining classroom space in an organized, socially distanced, and clean fashion.

• Responsible for documenting attendance, incidents, and injuries accurately and in a timely fashion.

• Chaperone youth group during outdoor activities, project-based activities, and other field activities

• Assist with all aspects of programming (i.e., following the organization's mission, supervising all youth, working collectively, and communicating with all staff)

• Attend all required department/agency meetings and/or trainings.

• Implement and facilitate projects and recreational activities for participants.

• Take initiative to assist program participants and staff as needed

• Maintain program supplies and ensure proper use of all supplies.

• Help enforce all rules and regulations and codes of conduct.

• Other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least two (2) professional references should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center.

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No phone calls, please!

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)