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 Group Leaders 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. The Group Leader is the primary front-line staff member who supervises and engages a group of children or youth, helps ensure participant safety, leads structured activities, supports homework time, and builds positive relationships with participants and families. Part-time, Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm (about 20 hours per week).

Qualifications

Required:

High school diploma or GED
At least one year of experience working with school-age children or youth in an afterschool, camp, school or community setting
Availability Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 pm (about 20 hours per week, excluding meetings) during the school year and on some school holidays
Ability to manage and engage a group independently
Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions and procedures
Strong communication skills and a commitment to equity and inclusion

Preferred:

Some college coursework, especially in education, youth development or related fields
Experience in a DYCD-funded COMPASS, SONYC or similar NYC afterschool program
Bilingual language skills

Duties

Actively supervise an assigned group, typically 15-20 participants, while maintaining required staff-to-student ratios at all times
Manage transitions, bathroom breaks, trips and dismissal following program safety procedures
Follow emergency procedures and complete incident reports as required
Lead or co-lead homework help, enrichment, recreation and social-emotional learning activities using lesson plans provided by program leadership
Create a welcoming, inclusive group environment using positive behavior management, restorative practices and de-escalation techniques
Encourage youth voice, leadership and teamwork
Build supportive relationships with youth and communicate with parents and guardians at pick-up as directed
Share observations about behavior, attendance or academic needs with supervisors
Maintain accurate daily attendance records and program documentation
Follow all program, agency and DYCD policies on safety, confidentiality and mandated reporting; participate in staff meetings and trainings