Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm, schedules may vary
Main Campus Location: Sunnyside Community Services Campus PS343 – 4545 42nd Street Sunnyside NY 11104
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Campus Director and Assistant Director, the Summer Group Leader is primarily responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants for various levels of activities, including but not limited to physical enrichment, arts and crafts and mealtimes. Group Leaders will also serve as liaisons for the program and participants to ensure adequate safety. Responsibilities also include ensuring that the program environment is safe, clean and appropriate for program activities. It is ideal for Group Leaders to be proficient in a variety of areas such as Literacy, STEAM, Crafts and Leadership.
This position will be a part of our Youth and Immigrant Services Division offered at Sunnyside Community Services Inc., which includes a pre-kindergarten program, multiple after-school programs for elementary and middle school youth, college and career readiness for HS aged youth, and adult & immigrant services.
Position Responsibilities
- Supervise groups of participants along with the additional Youth Workers and provide for the safety and well-being of participants.
- Assist in the completion of participant assignments.
· Develop age-appropriate recreational lesson plans to match participant need and be submitted promptly.
- Assist in the preparation of material and examples in advance for student understanding during activities.
- Assist with the planning and preparation of special events and projects.
- Meet regularly with supervisors and other staff members to share best practices and address challenges.
- Maintain the sanitization of the program space and ensure program supplies are well organized, cleaned and in good condition.
- Ensuring Health and Safety Protocols/ Policies are maintained.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old or older
· Must be available M-F during program hours through August 18th.
- High School Diploma, some college of relevant degree preferred.
- Moderate organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- This position begins the last week of June through August after clearances are completed.
How to apply:E-mail a cover letter and resume. Please use the following subject header template “FirstandLastName_PS343Summer Group Leader”
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect well-being.
_ Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer._
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person