Summary

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored Arthur Ashe's legacy for over fifty years with free tennis and education programs, reaching nearly 90,000 kids at 100 sites across all five boroughs. We are hiring Activity Specialists for our DYCD-funded afterschool programs in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan. Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year; see the full list at nyjtl.org/aces-sites. Activity Specialists plan and lead high-quality, project-based activities in a content area such as arts, STEM, sports, dance, leadership or media, building skills, creativity and positive youth development. Part-time, Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm (about 20 hours per week).

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED
Demonstrated skill and experience in the specialty area (e.g., arts, STEM, sports)
At least 2 years of experience working with children or youth in group settings, such as afterschool programs, camps, schools or recreational programs
Ability to plan structured activities and independently manage a group
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Availability Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm (about 20 hours per week, not including meetings) during the school year and selected school holidays

Preferred:

Some college coursework or a degree in Education, Arts, Recreation, Youth Development or a related field
Experience in a DYCD-funded program or NYC afterschool setting
Bilingual language skills

Duties

Design and run sequential, project-based units and lesson plans in your specialty area
Align activities with program goals, youth interests and DYCD/COMPASS SONYC frameworks
Integrate social-emotional learning, teamwork and youth leadership into activities
Lead inclusive, hands-on sessions for a range of skill levels and grade bands
Set clear expectations, routines and positive behavior supports
Prepare materials and keep the activity space organized and safe
Collaborate with Group Leaders, Tutors and site leadership
Ensure participant safety and supervision at all times; complete attendance and sign-in/sign-out documentation
Attend required meetings and trainings, and complete 15 hours of professional development each year