Madison Square Boys & Girls Club·New York
The After School Social Recreation Specialist will organize and promote various recreational activities tailored to the interests of individual members. They will also enforce rules to maintain discipline and ensure safety during activities.
The After School Social Recreation Specialist (021) will be responsible for organizing and promoting activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an After School Teen Recreation Specialist at our Elbaum Site (021) located in Brooklyn, NY.
This is a part-time position working up to 20 hours a week Monday through Friday in the afternoon.
This job operates in a youth center environment. The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
Function in a workplace that can be noisy at times.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made while performing this job, the staff member shall:
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
Speak and hear.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls.
Some filing may be required - This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.
Be able to lift up to 25 pounds
A high school diploma is required, with some college experience preferred, along with at least 1 year of experience in youth development. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to engage with young people from diverse backgrounds.
Market context
In New York, after-school and youth recreation roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for staff who can support safe, structured programming for school-age children. This role is competitive because employers often look for candidates with direct youth development experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise diverse groups in active settings. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting so you can confirm the fit quickly and save research time.