Activity Specialist; Teens and Young Adults

Activity Specialist (Teens and Young Adults)

Job Title: Activity Specialist
Classification: Non Exempt/Part Time
Department: Youth Development and Education (YDE)
Reports To: Director of Teens and Young Adults

Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Director of Teens and Young Adults, the Activity Specialist is responsible for supporting wellness and organized sports activities for participants 13 to 24 years of age. The Activity Specialist must be creative, energetic, and efficient and inspired to service a unique population of Teens and Young Adults. The Activity Specialist will provide on‑going support to participants, volunteers and Hudson Guild staff members.

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: At least 2 years of experience developing lesson plans and facilitating recreational activities for teens and young adults (Drama, Visual/Digital Art, Music, Dance, Cooking, etc.).
• Preferred: Associate's Degree. Experience working with Teens and Young Adults residing in low income communities, preferably in a recreational capacity.

• Create lesson plans, implement and facilitate age‑appropriate activities, including but not limited to:
  Organized team sports, health and wellness workshops and leisure activities.
• Coordinate field trips and other activities to enhance participant exposure, knowledge and experience in health and recreational activities.
• Create promotional materials, conduct outreach and follow‑up efforts to ensure that enrollment and participation benchmarks are achieved. Identify, deescalate and redirect negative and inappropriate behaviors of Teens and Young Adults within established guidelines.
• Prepare monthly reports, enrollment packets, attendance records and other assigned documentation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of activity programs by monitoring attendance and performing satisfaction surveys.
• Serve as a mentor for a select group of participants, helping them set goals and a plan of action, encouraging continued participation, and advocating on their behalf when needed.
• Prepare and operate equipment for group activities and special events; ensure supplies and equipment are available and maintain an accurate inventory.
• Be aware of programmatic targets and goals and work toward these in all activities provided to participants.
• Collect and enter required data in a timely manner.
• Engage in professional development and apply learned knowledge toward evidence‑based best practices.
• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to evaluate program data, determine strengths and areas for improvement and execute action steps to make improvements.
• Assist in carrying out and participating in community‑building activities to support organizational effectiveness and outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical office environment that requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing & reaching. Occasional stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Travel between multiple sites consisting of school, office, and community center environments.

The position requires constant communication with participants and co‑workers and exchange accurate information in these situations. Frequent operation of a computer and other office equipment, such as phone and copy machines. Frequently stationary for long periods.

Expected

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 5 p.m.–8 p.m., for 20 hrs/week.

The Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.