- In addition to responsibilities mentioned, performs all other duties as assigned.
- Uses positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Avoids gossip and negative discussions. Remains flexible and adapts to change.
- Serves as role model for program participants. Abides dress code. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
- Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences of program participants and staff.
- Participates in in-service trainings and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attends external trainings and workshops at direction of management.
- Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission, vision and values of the agency. Personally, adheres to organizational mission, vision and values, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of age appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area.
- Implement sequence skill-building activities that are part of a large curriculum.
- Create activity plans that accurately reflect content area.
- Provide direct supervision of youth activities.
- Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants.
- Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making).
- Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips.
- Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants.
- Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision and team meetings.
- High School diploma and two years' experience working with youth or an Associate Degree in Child Development, Recreation, or a Related Field.
- Must be available Monday – Friday from 8am-6pm, ON CALL
- CPR and RTE certification preferred.
- Experience in working with diverse communities, and knowledge of multicultural issues including race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, etc.
- Specialized skills in one or more disciplines such as Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized Sports.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience designing and implementing sequenced, skill-building activities and developing lesson plans.
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Director of Activities
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Summer Activity Specialist, Marlboro - Brooklyn, United States - HeartShare Human Services of New York
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HeartShare is looking for a Summer Activity Specialist .
The Summer Activity Specialist will have specialized skills and expertise in one or more discipline or content area to lead and implement an activity such as Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition or Organized Sports. Regardless of discipline, activities are to be sequenced,skill-building activities. Summer Activity Specialist will be responsible for submitting quality, creative, and age-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis to their Supervisor.
Summer Activity Specialist must be available to work Monday – Friday from 8am-6pm for Summer Camp. Some weekend hours may be available as well. Summer Camp will take place for eight weeks.
Activity Specialist who perform well during the summer will have the opportunity to work as a per diem Activity Specialist during the school year.
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