Activity Specialist

Position Overview

Education, Experience, and Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; a college degree is preferred.
• At least three years of experience working in a specialized field is required.
• Experience developing curricula around a specialization is required.
• Classroom instruction or lesson facilitation experience is preferred.
• Candidates must communicate effectively, remain professional, and demonstrate responsibility, organization, timeliness, attendance, and positive communication.
• Required clearances and checks include NYSDOH fingerprinting, New York State clearance, a background check, three reference checks, and a physical with an updated TB test.
• The employee must complete 15 hours of school-age child care training within the first three months and attend two agency-wide professional development trainings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise participants, especially during special activities, and assist with all aspects of youth programming.
• Create specialty-based lessons and curriculum and facilitate projects and recreational activities.
• Maintain clean, organized classroom spaces and properly manage program supplies and materials.
• Maintain daily incident and injury logs and complete attendance and other required reports.
• Chaperone youth groups during trips and field activities.
• Make follow-up calls to parents and attend required meetings and trainings.
• Help enforce rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.

Safety Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of children and participate in activities and trips while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Maintain adequate supplies in first aid and safety kits.
• Maintain medical and emergency contact information for each participant.
• Follow COVID-19 protocols and all procedures in the safety plan.