Activity Specialist, School Year - Patterson
Title
Activity Specialist, School Year
FLSA-Classification
Non-Exempt / Part-time
Salary Range
$22 Hourly
Reports to
Program Director
Program
Patterson Community Center
Location 340 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that
enables all people to create an economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the
communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard-working and creative leader who shares our passion for
providing exceptional programming to children and families in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South
Bronx & Inwood section in Manhattan.
The Activity Specialist’s primary responsibility is to design and lead a diverse enrichment activity. We are
seeking creative professionals with experience working with the youth in the following (but not limited to)
areas: Music, visual arts, martial arts, media technology, dance, sports and recreation (soccer, tennis, basketball,
volleyball or lacrosse), health awareness and community leadership.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:
1. Ensure the safety and engagement of participants in assigned activities
2. Create, and implement successful educational, recreation, arts activities, youth leadership, STEM, and
community service lesson plans.
3. Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in students, while reinforcing
skills/information previously taught
4. Assist in all activities needed for the orderly operation of the program, inclusive of: supervising
participants during snack/supper, facilitating dismissal, conducting field trips, hosting special events,
etc.
5. Work with Youth Educators, engaging them in the lesson plan development process and modeling
activity facilitation to help Youth Educators develop professionally and eventually to become Activity
Specialists
6. Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills, ensuring that all participants follow agency
and program rules
7. Complete all projects and tasks as requested, while ensuring the safety and security of all participants
and the smooth operation of programming.
8. Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor,
communication, and behavior.
9. Adhere to and provide direction to staff in a manner that ensures that program areas are neat and clean,
and that equipment and supplies are managed appropriately.
10. Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program
Director and /or Assistant Program Director.
11. Actively participate in all aspects of professional development, including scheduled supervision, team
meetings, pre-service training, and additional paid professional development training required.
Demonstrate key competencies including initiative, teamwork, cooperation, preparedness,
professionalism, reliability and a willingness to continuously improve
12. Organize and/or participate in external special events to promote the Agency's mission and image,
cultivate relationships and generate broad support.
13. Adhere to all ESH policies, practices, and procedures
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties
or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may
change at any time with or without notice.