Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Stanley M. Isaacs- Education Workforce - New York, NY 10128Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00 HourlyIntro/Program Description: Goddard Riverside is a well-established Manhattan community-based agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $50 million. Goddard Riverside is one of New York City’s leading human service organizations meeting the basic needs of children, youth and families, homeless people, and older adults across Manhattan and New York City.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Community Engagement & Success, the Teen Expansion Program (TEP) Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and supervise personnel, recreational programs, and services
Ability to communicate effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds, ages 12-19 as well as a range of other organizational personnel in a courteous and professional manner
Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the organizational mission
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
Schedule: 30 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $25.00/hr
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
Be available to work weekends and on call on day(s) not on site.
Assist with planning and developing program activities to ensure that activities and events are made available for all participants
Implement recreation programs to ensure that members have access to all activities
Administer recreation programs to ensure that programs are delivered within guidelines and budgets
Promote recreational programs order to ensure that members are aware of available opportunities and activities
Ensure facilities and maintained to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for recreation activities
Assist with planning and developing recreation programs to ensure that activities and events are made available for all members
Implement recreation programs to ensure that members have access to sport, recreation, and leisure activities
Administer recreation programs to ensure that programs are delivered within guidelines and budgets
Promote recreational programs to ensure that members are aware of available opportunities and activities
Ensure recreation facilities and maintained to ensure a safe, clean, and appropriate environment for recreation activities
Collaborate with summer staff in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities & workshops
Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & staff
Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc
Engage participants in specialty area activities
Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources
Serve as a role model to youth, always maintaining professionalism and preparedness.
Utilize positive youth development strategies to resolve behavioral challenges and celebrate youth achievement.
Participate pre-program and ongoing professional development opportunities and daily staff meetings in addition to formal feedback and coaching:
Implement all health and safety protocols as required.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/HSE/GED, associates degree is preferred
Willingness to learn & continue learning and developing through this role
Demonstrated sensitivity & respect of teenagers and young adults, and your community
Strong communication skills
Comfortable using technology ie. Smartphones, email accounts, Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs
Be available to work weekends and on call on day(s) not on site.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.