Activity Specialist - Goddard Riverside
New York, NY 10023
About the Job
Provide Direct Service to RISE Teen Center Youth Members
Create projects with groups of high school youth in evening activity programs
Facilitate interactive workshops designed in specialized activities such as science, technology, engineering, dance, visual arts, coding, performing arts and other specialized fields.
Work with staff to enroll, engage and retain teen participants
Maintain a safe learning environment
Serve as a positive and engaging role model for participants.
Maintain a high level of flexibility and professionalism at all times
Enforce program rules, promote reflection and consequences for infractions
Maintain attendance records for all facilitated activities
Participate in program planning and assessment
Assist with data entry.
Attend supervision meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
Associates Degree required
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with a multi-cultural youth population required.
Must clear SEL, SCR and Department of Education PETS clearances
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong leadership development with knowledge of specific specialty, dance, art, technology, etc.
Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs specifically word, excel, access and outlook
Physical Requirements:
Frequent bending, kneeling, walking –include participating in program activities with program participants
Work Environment
Indoor/Outdoor /community center setting
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center are equal opportunity employers and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.