Activity Specialist: Fitness & Nutrition (Flatbush YMCA)

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly
The Flatbush YMCA is seeking an Activity Specialist. The Activity Specialist will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y After school program, including Holiday Camps. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth. Specifically, the Activity Specialist will prepare and deliver age-appropriate Fitness & Nutrition instruction for grades K-5 in the Y After school program.

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly The Flatbush YMCA is seeking an Activity Specialist. The Activity Specialist will play a critical role in providing academic enhancement and enrichment in the Y After school program, including Holiday Camps. The Activity Specialist will be responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth.

Specifically, the Activity Specialist will prepare and deliver age-appropriate Fitness & Nutrition instruction for grades K-5 in the Y After school program.

• Create structured, detailed, and engaging daily or weekly lesson plans that align with program goals and the HealthyNYC initiative. Each plan should include:
  • Clear, Measurable Objectives:
    Define specifically what participants should know or be able to do by the end of the session.
  • Detailed Procedures:
    Outline a step-by-step instructional sequence that includes introductions ("hooks" to grab attention), main activities, and closures/wrap-ups.
  • Time Management:
    Estimate the time required for each activity to ensure effective use of time and a smooth flow.
  • Required Materials/Equipment:
    List all necessary resources and supplies for the lesson.
  • Safety Considerations:
    Plan for any necessary safety precautions during physical activities or cooking sessions.
  • Differentiation/Modifications:
    Include alternative approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and backgrounds within the group.
  • Assessment Methods:
    Incorporate formal and informal checks for understanding throughout the lesson (e.g., observations, quick questions, discussions, or simple quizzes).
  • Work with participants throughout the program to prepare them for an end-of-cycle showcase where they will present their accomplishments. Guide participants in selecting and finishing pieces for presentation, and assist with the organization and setup of the event.
• Lead Diverse Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Plan, organize, and supervise a variety of physical activities based on your lesson plans. These may include, but are not limited to:
  • Gym/physical education sessions.
  • Organized sports/sports practice.
  • Dance and martial arts instruction.
  • Fun fitness games.
  • Other structured and supervised recreational physical exercises.
  • Educational activities, such as cooking demonstrations or workshops, that are designed to teach participants the fundamentals of healthy eating and living.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• 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…