Activity Specialist: Fitness; La

Activity Specialist:
Fitness (La Central YMCA)

Part-Time / Regular
$20.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

Being part of the YMCA After school staff team is a deeply rewarding job where you support children's learning, help build strong connections, and have a positive impact on so many in your community. At Y After school, we will create a safe and fun space for kids to learn and grow, lead creative activities, and help them develop valuable skills. This is an opportunity to make a real difference and gain invaluable leadership and interpersonal experience.

• Create structured, detailed, and engaging daily or weekly lesson plans that align with program goals and the Healthy NYC initiative.
• Lead diverse physical activities, including gym/physical education sessions, organized sports/sports practice, dance and martial arts instruction, fun fitness games, and other structured and supervised recreational physical exercises.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
• Work cooperatively with After school Group Leaders, professional staff, teachers, other programs, and school staff.
• Adhere to all Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Department of Health (DOH), YMCA of Greater New York, school partner, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, and incident reports, as appropriate).
• Serve as a positive role model for participants.
• Understand and communicate the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Y After school Program to participants and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians and caregivers through regular communication about their child's strengths and areas for growth.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits and formal education in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the specific discipline of fitness.
• Direct experience working with children under the age of 13.
• Coaching certification, if applicable.
• Content expert in the designated subject matter.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.  for more information.

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization. If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Job

Employment Type:

Part-Time / Regular

Location:

La Central YMCA at Leaders of Excellence_ Advocacy&Discovery, Bronx, New York, United States

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