After-School Enrichment Activity Specialist In Brooklyn, Ny

Counseling In Schools is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic person to fill the part-time role of After School Specialist. In this role, you will be critical to the successful operation of Counseling In School After School Program. You will help provide a safe and positive environment for school age children during opportunities for recreation, learning, interaction and academic/personal growth. You will lead activities, organize trips, and competitions while providing and maintaining a safe working environment, as well as helping with homework and preparing students to demonstrate newly acquired skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Duties & Responsibilities

• Must have a strong interest in working with youth and have expertise in area(s) of specialty (Volleyball and Basketball)
• Provide guidance and inspiration to help students approach area(s) of specialty with enthusiasm and confidence.
• Responsible for developing weekly activity lesson plans in area(s) of specialty.
• Facilitate activities that foster the development of new skills in children.
• Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in grades 6-8
• Maintain a safe, healthy, supportive, and collaborative learning environment for students
• Work with the Education Specialist to ensure activities align and support the goals of the school the participants attend.
• Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, behavior and community.
• Model and uphold all Agency and School policies and procedures
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program Director.
• Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication to better understand and work with the youth

Skills/Knowledge Required:

• A minimum of two years of experience or other equivalent training in area(s) of specialty (Volleyball and Basketball) .
• A minimum of two years of work experience with youth.
• Demonstrated skills and competency as a Sports Coach.
• Understanding of conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring concepts.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Familiarity with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Schedule Logistics:

• Part-Time
• M-F or 3 days / On-Site
• 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Additional Info:

• Salary: $25.00 - 35.00/hr
• Candidate must clear a security background check from the Department of Education and Department of Health.
• Candidate is required to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 as per DOE requirements.

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