Position Description

Title

School Year 2025 - 2026 Activity Specialist, 

FLSA-Classification

Non-Exempt, Seasonal

Salary Range

$22 Hourly

Reports to

Program Director

Program

Mitchel Community Center

Location

210 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454

Date

July, 31,2025

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 diverse enrichment activities. 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:

• Ensure the safety and engagement of participants in assigned activities
• Create, and implement successful educational, recreation, arts activities, youth leadership, STEM, and community service lesson plans.
• Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in students, while reinforcing skills/information previously taught
• 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.

• 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
• Provide strong classroom and behavioral management skills, ensuring that all participants follow agency and program rules
• Complete all projects and tasks as requested, while ensuring the safety and security of all participants and the smooth operation of programming.
• Build positive relations with youth and adults to serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
• 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.
• Quickly identify and seek to resolve conflicts and behavioral problems in consultation with the Program Director and /or Assistant Program Director.
• 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