Summer Camp Staff - Brooklyn, United States - Police Athletic League Inc

Police Athletic League Inc

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is the largest independent youth organization in New York City that provides educational and recreational activities for children and young adults. PAL Inc. and The New York City Police Department work in partnership to provide communities with summer and after-school recreational and educational activities. The Police Athletic League, together with NYPD and the law enforcement community, supports and inspires New York City youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society.

We are looking for
Summer Camp Staff who will be responsible for implementing programming tied to our summer theme, Reimagining the Magic

Roles available include:

Wynn - Monday - Friday - 8am - 6pm

Group Leader:

Plan and facilitate learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for

Youth tied to the summer theme. Supervise field trips. Collaborate with all staff and leadership.

Activity Specialist:

Responsible for developing and implementing a broad range of specialties: dance, sports, STEM, leadership, performing arts, and visual arts. Specialists will oversee their area of expertise while collaborating with all staff and leadership.

The Commitment:

Able to work 8 hour days.

Able to work the entire summer camp ( 6-8 weeks depending on the campsite) beginning July 2nd.

Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of Summer Camp.

Able to attend scheduled staff meetings.

Preference for professionals that can continue to work with PAL in the fall After School Programming.

Major Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in K-8th grades.

At all times, ensure safety, structure, and learning.

Provide supervision during summer field trips.

Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.

Attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community residents as needed.

Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication.

Application and Onboarding Timeline:

March 15th:
Summer Camp Application Opens (Rolling Admission)

April 16th:
Face-to-Face Interviews will begin.

May 20th:
Last Day to submit Application (May be placed on waitlist).

Mid-June:
Trainings will begin for those who are cleared.

July 2nd:
Start of Summer Camp for those who are cleared.

Skills / Knowledge Required:

Minimum High School Diploma / GED.

Minimum of two years work experience in a non-profit agency.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Experience working with youth.

Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Ability to complete medical and DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints including that an annual physical has been completed in the last year.

Activity Specialists must show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach. A sample lesson will be part of the interview process.

**Salary $17.00 an hour.