Activity Specialist

Activity Specialist

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New York City; assigned RTS program site

Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Level Experienced Education Level High School Category Nonprofit - Social Services

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)

• Activity Planning & Facilitation
• Youth Development & Engagement
• Program Operations & Safety
• Team Collaboration
• Program Quality

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Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development, Recreation, Arts, Sports Management, Social Work, or a related field preferred.

• Specialty Expertise:
Demonstrated experience, training, education, certification, or proficiency within the applicable activity or enrichment area.

• Youth Development

Experience:

Experience working with school-age children or adolescents in after-school programs, schools, camps, community-based organizations, recreation programs, or similar environments strongly preferred.

• Facilitation

Skills:

Ability to plan and lead structured, engaging group activities for young people.

• Behavior Management:
Ability to establish clear expectations and use positive, developmentally appropriate strategies to manage group behavior.

• Communication:
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with youth, colleagues, families, and school partners.

• Dependability:
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and ability to consistently fulfill assigned program responsibilities.

• Technology:
Basic proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and other program-related technology preferred.

• Ability to complete all required background checks, clearances, trainings, certifications, and documentation required by RTS, program funders, regulatory agencies, and school partners.

• This is a Class A:
Onsite Essential (Program Staff) position requiring onsite presence five days per week at the assigned program location during scheduled working hours.

• Work is primarily conducted in NYC public schools and/or community-based program locations.
• The position requires regular interaction with children and adolescents in active program environments.

• Must be able to remain actively engaged with participants throughout scheduled program activities.

• May require standing, walking, bending, sitting, and participating in recreational or enrichment activities for extended periods.
• Must be able to navigate stairs and lift or carry program materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Occasional evenings, weekends, special events, trips, or school closure programming may be required based on program needs.

Youth-Centered Practice

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for working with young people.

• Builds supportive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Creates inclusive environments that promote belonging and participation.

Activity Facilitation

• Demonstrates knowledge and enthusiasm within the assigned specialty area.

• Translates subject knowledge into engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.

• Maintains participant engagement through strong preparation, pacing, and facilitation.

Classroom & Behavior Management

• Establishes clear expectations and routines.

• Uses positive reinforcement, redirection, and appropriate intervention strategies.

• Maintains an…