Dance Specialist (Summer 2026)

About the role

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. We are seeking a part-time Dance Specialist for the summer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in 6-8th grades.
• Plan, organize, and manage arts programming that is cohesive within the scope of the program.
• Perform administrative duties that support the above primary functions.
• Engage a group of 15-20 students in a curriculum exploring the art of dance as a tool for project-based learning.
• Introduce students to the world of Dance and a variety of forms such as modern, tap, ballet, hip hop, salsa, etc.
• Plan and post-activity schedules and evidence of work in approved areas.
• Make periodic reports/announcements on program activities and evaluate participation, progress, and development of program youth.
• Responsible for the inventory, ordering, care, and maintenance of all related supplies and equipment.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the program coordinator.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of academic preparation in fine arts or other equivalent training.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in a non-profit youth or social service agency with supervisory experience.
• Understanding conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring concepts.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to speak professionally to staff members, parents, community residents, visitors, NYPD officers, and PAL partner organizations.
• Familiarity with administrative protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, reporting, confidentiality, visitors, and use of supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of academic preparation in fine arts or other equivalent training.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in a non-profit youth or social service agency with supervisory experience.
• Understanding conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring concepts.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to speak professionally to staff members, parents, community residents, visitors, NYPD officers, and PAL partner organizations.
• Familiarity with administrative protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, reporting, confidentiality, visitors, and use of supplies and equipment.

Skills/Knowledge Required

• A minimum of two years of academic preparation in fine arts or other equivalent training.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in a non-profit youth or social service agency with supervisory experience.
• Understanding conflict resolution, mediation, and mentoring concepts.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to speak professionally to staff members, parents, community residents, visitors, NYPD officers, and PAL partner organizations.
• Familiarity with administrative protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, reporting, confidentiality, visitors, and use of supplies and equipment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to empowering communities and building the best places to work.
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.
• Committed to creating a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth.

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-time position