Summer Activity Specialist
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. 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.
Responsibilities
- Able to work 8 hour days.
- Able to work the entire summer camp (4-8 weeks depending on the campsite), beginning June 30th (summer camp start date to be confirmed).
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach.
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.
- Show experience and competency in the material they would like to teach.
Benefits
Compensation: $18.00-19.00 Per Hour
Pay
Compensation: $18.00-19.00 Per Hour
Schedule
Commitment: Able to work 8 hour days. Able to work the entire summer camp (4-8 weeks depending on the campsite), beginning June 30th (summer camp start date to be confirmed).
Application and Onboarding Timeline
- February 1st: Summer Camp Application Opens (Rolling Admission)
- March 1st: Face-to-Face Interviews will begin
- Selected Candidates will be notified and scheduled for clearances
- May 20th: Last Day to submit Application (May be placed on waitlist)
- Mid-June: Trainings will begin for those who are cleared.
- June 30th: Start of Summer Camp for those who are cleared (start date to be confirmed).
Location
New South Bronx Center, 991 Longwood Avenue, Bronx NY 10455
Employment with PAL
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.