Job detail
Per Diem Activity Specialist
HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK
#Counseling#Professional Development#Supervision#Child Development#Youth Development#Sports#Nutrition#STEM#Recreation#Summer Camp#Arts#Inclusive Environment
OtherOn Site0-2 yrs$18 / HOURPosted 20 days agoCloses Jul 24
Location
New York
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Summer Activity Specialist will plan, lead, and supervise recreational and theme-based activities for youth in a summer camp setting. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive environment while supporting youth development through various educational and physical activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 1-2 years of experience working with youth in child development or recreation. An associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
high schoolassociate degreeSupervisionNutritionLiteracySTEMArtsTeam collaborationDanceDecision makingSafety managementYouth developmentAttendance trackingRecreational activity planningPeer mediationOrganized sports
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Surfside Grdns, 2923
- West 28th
- Street,
- Brooklyn,
- NY, 11224 -
- Brooklyn,
- NY 11224Position
- Type:
- Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation
- Level:
- High
- School
- Diploma or
- EquivalentSalary
- Range: $18.28 - $18.28
- HourlyTravel
- Percentage: Up to 25%Job
- Shift: DayHeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) is currently seeking Summer Activity Specialists to plan, lead, and supervise recreational and theme-based activities for participants in our Summer Camp program. This role plays a key part in creating a safe, engaging, and enriching environment that supports youth development and promotes positive experiences throughout the summer from July - August 2026. Summer Activity Specialists must be available to work Monday - Friday, 9-6 PM.
- Primary
- Responsibilities and
- Essential
- Functions of
- Position: Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area Provide direct supervision of youth activities Submit weekly activity plans Lead activities related to recreation and theme-based such as (Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports. 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 Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere; Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings Maintain and organize activities and equipment Adhere to agency policies and procedures Qualifications High School diploma (Required) Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field (preferred) Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related fiel Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.
- About
- Heartshare
- Who
- WE
- ARE: For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about HeartShare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook Heartshare Human Services of New York | Homepage Heartshare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.