Physical Education Activity Specialist
The Child Center of NY
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Location
New York
Salary
$20 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within a specialization, collaborating with site leadership on planning and execution. Essential functions include developing professional relationships with participants and faculty, coordinating specialty area events, and engaging participants through encouragement and resource delivery.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of experience working with children or youth in their specialization, along with exemplary supervisory skills for elementary or middle/high school aged youth and an aptitude for motivation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to plan independently, prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multi-task are also required.
Job description
- The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives.
- Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city.
- With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
- In this role: The P.E./Gym Activity Specialist is responsible for designing and facilitating project-based learning experiences within physical education.
- Essential Functions: Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities.
- Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc.
- Engage participants in specialty area activities.
- Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources.
- Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies.
- Timely submit all program and certification related documents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ experience working with children and/or youth in P.E./Gym. Exemplary supervisory skills at elementary level (middle school or high school aged youth) and aptitude for motivating people. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
Preferred
Bachelors Degree The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V #IND-TCC1