Activity Instructor ( Sports / Basketball ): PJACC - Good Shepherd Services

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Do you love helping people reach their full potential? Do you want to feel good about the job you are doing? If you answered yes to all these questions then we want you to join our team! We're looking for an Activity Instructor in Sports.

Title:                 Activity Instructor, Sports / Basketball

Reports to:      DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES, PRINCE JOSHUA AVITTO COMMUNITY CENTER

Location:         876 Schenck Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11207

Hours:              Up to 10 hours/week; Non-Exempt

Schedule:        Early July - Mid August

Salary:             $19- $25/hr

JOB SUMMARY:  The Activity Instructor provides recreational/educational workshops and activities as a venue for self-development and expression through enrichment & project-based curricula in the after school program.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Help with recruitment and retention of program participants.
• Manages & prepare activities in all areas of the Physical Education.
• Conduct activities enriched with Literacy, History and other related academic subjects where applicable.
• Conduct activities enriched with all aspects for Wellness & Nutrition.
• Develop and/or follow a sequenced sports/fitness curriculum to include competition and/or exhibition
• Submit lesson/activity plans in advance.
• Plan and implement a culminating event, project or Olympics.
• Develop/implement quarterly service projects.
• Attend trainings on physical education curricula and follow up with utilization of technical assistance.
• Responsible for the setup, operation and clean-up of activities and the organization, inventory and storing of relevant supplies and equipment.
• Attend all staff meetings and staff development training sessions as specified.
• Guide program participants in examining choices, following directions and becoming involved in program activities.
• Develop and implement leagues and/or tournaments for basketball and a variety of other sports related activities.
• Responsible for the design and execution of incentive program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED required.
• 2 year professional experience in the specified area of sports and fitness
• Excellent group facilitation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with youth
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.