Activity Specialist

1 week ago


New York, United States Brooklyn Community Services Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Activity Specialist

Location: Farragut Cornerstone 228 York Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: Part time position, currently scheduled for 25 hours per week, Weekday, weekend and evening hours are required. - All services and activities are In-Person and based at Site Location

Salary Range: $16.00 per hour to $16.00 per hour

Program Summary:

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 25 locations, BCS serves more than 12,000 individuals a year.

Cornerstone Programs provide academic and recreational opportunities to children, teens and adults in NYCHA community centers. The Cornerstone program is offered every weekday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00pm, and extended hours during the summer and school holidays. BCS Cornerstone Programs are located in Brownsville, Fort Greene, and Coney Island. Position will work between our 2 Coney Island sites.

Position Summary:

As an activity specialist you will have the opportunity to interact with and impact the local Carey Gardens community, particularly through the After-School Program. Work collaboratively with Site Director and Assistant Director/On-site Supervisor to provide activities for children, youth, adults and seniors.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with school learning and activities; help implement multi-sensory lessons and activities to children which are provided in the context of academically stimulating themes
  • Coordinate planning and preparation of activities and materials for daily schedule
  • Provide effective supervision to groups of children during classroom activities, snack time, recreation and field trips.
  • Provide effective supervision and activities to middle/high school participants during evening and weekend hours
  • Activity Specialist will potentially float to other sites depending on necessary demand
  • Responsible for taking daily attendance
  • Assist with developing and planning community events for children, parents and community
  • Oversee and monitor authorized parental/guardian drop off and pick up of children following all health and safety protocols
  • Outreach to parents and community to promote the program, activities and upcoming events
  • Attend and comply with training requirements, including all healthy and safety protocols
  • Other responsibilities as needed and requested by site director

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required. Some college education preferred. Background in sports, music, drama, dance, photography, crafts, sewing, or the arts is a plus. Must enjoy working with children and be able to pass a background check.

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities



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