Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist

Bronx, NY 10454

Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Part Time Education Level High School Category Education

Job Description – Activity Specialist

Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.

We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.

Roads to Success (RTS) facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school programs, summer camps, retreats, conferences, and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout New York City each year.

RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage throughout its programs, creating environments of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, develop Mastery, and practice Generosity within their communities. At the core of our programs are staff development strategies designed to help youth development professionals build meaningful, supportive relationships with the young people in their care, whom we call Our Future Leaders.

The Activity Specialist is responsible for planning and facilitating engaging, age-appropriate enrichment activities that promote learning, creativity, skill development, positive relationships, and youth engagement.

Activity Specialists bring subject-area knowledge, enthusiasm, and strong facilitation skills to the program environment. Working under the direction of the Program Director, the Activity Specialist creates structured learning experiences aligned with program goals, participant interests, and Roads to Success' youth development approach.

Activity Specialists may provide enrichment in areas such as arts, sports and recreation, STEM, performing arts, culinary arts, health and wellness, leadership development, literacy, academic enrichment, or other approved specialty areas.

Reports To:

Program Director

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Schedule:

Up to 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday; schedule based on program needs. Occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Compensation: $20.00–$25.00 per hour

Work Classification:
Class A:
Onsite Essential (Program Staff) – 5 days onsite at assigned program site(s)

Location:

New York City; assigned RTS program site

Activity Planning & Facilitation

• Plan and facilitate high-quality enrichment activities within the assigned specialty area.
• Develop structured, age-appropriate lesson plans and activity plans aligned with program goals.
• Deliver activities that are engaging, interactive, culturally responsive, and accessible to participants with varying abilities and experience levels.
• Prepare materials, equipment, and program spaces prior to activities and ensure appropriate cleanup following programming.
• Adapt activities based on participant interests, developmental needs, attendance, and program circumstances.
• Incorporate opportunities for participants to demonstrate creativity, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and skill development.
• Support culminating projects, showcases, performances, tournaments, exhibitions, or other demonstrations of participant learning when applicable.

Youth Development & Engagement

• Build positive, professional, and supportive relationships with program participants.
• Create an environment where young people feel safe, respected, included, and encouraged to participate.
• Incorporate RTS' Circle of Courage youth development principles into activities and interactions with participants.
• Use positive behavior management, restorative practices, and developmentally appropriate approaches to support participant success.
• Encourage youth voice and choice while maintaining clear expectations, routines, and boundaries.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to individual participant needs and elevate concerns to program leadership when necessary.

Program Operations & Safety

• Maintain active supervision of participants during assigned activities and program periods.
• Follow all RTS, school, funder, and regulatory policies and procedures related to participant safety and program operations.
• Maintain accurate attendance, activity documentation, lesson plans, and other required program…