Assistant Group Leader - 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! 

The Assistant Group leader supports and assists staff in carrying out all planned educational and enrichment activities for the after-school enrichment and recreational program.

Reports To:  Program Director

Location:     750 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475

Hours:          After School, 18 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt

Salary:          $16/hr

Major Duties:

• Assist the group leader with activities, including sports and recreation, educational, arts and craft and special events.
• Collect attendance folder and other data.
• Distribute lunches and snacks and assist with clean-up.
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the rules of the program.
• Support activity instructor with lessons.
• Collaborate with group leader to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• May conduct and activity
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Candidates with at least 2 years of college are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with several years of experience having worked with high school students are encouraged to apply.
• Must demonstrate reliable and consistent work habits, and ability to work with other youth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Ability to maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
• 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.