Activity Specialist

The activity specialist will have specialized skills and expertise in one or more discipline or content are to lead and implement an activity such as Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition or Organized Sports. Regardless of discipline, activities are to be sequenced, skill-building activities.

Activity specialists must be available to work Monday - Friday 2-6 PM.
DUTIES:

• Assist in the development of age appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
• Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
• Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision and team meetings
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures
• Assume other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma and two years' experience working with youth or an Associate's degree in child development, recreation or a related field.
• Must be able to work in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
• Activity specialists must be available to work Monday - Friday 2-6 PM.
• HSVS requires all new hires to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date. Employees who require an accommodation for medical or religious reasons should notify Human Resources

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Can you work in Coney Island, Bay Ridge, or Dyker Heights Brooklyn?
• Can you work Monday -Friday 2-6pm or 6-10pm?
• Can you work Saturdays 10-5pm?
• Can you attend our Job Fair on 9/28 from 10-2pm? Please register at https://tinyurl.com/yz5txkft
• Complete full application on our careers page at https://hsvsnyc.org/join-our-team
• Please register at https://tinyurl.com/yz5txkft

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person