Highlights
The Activity Specialist facilitates structured youth groups and works closely with program staff to provide high-quality programming that supports the goals of the COMPASS Elementary Program. Company Overview: The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Central Family Life Center to find qualified candidates for an Activity Specialist - COMPASS Elementary Program in Staten Island, New York.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Staten Island, New York |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Industry | All |
| Website | https://labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator/location.php?oid=NY7215 |
Description
Company Overview:
The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with Central Family Life Center to find qualified candidates for an Activity Specialist - COMPASS Elementary Program in Staten Island, New York. Central Family Life Center is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening individuals and families through educational, workforce, youth, and community programs. The organization provides safe, supportive environments where children and families can thrive while making a positive impact throughout the community.
Position Overview:The Activity Specialist leads engaging enrichment activities in a specialized content area such as arts, sports, STEAM, dance, music, literacy, or recreation. The role creates a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment where youth can learn, participate, and build confidence. The Activity Specialist facilitates structured youth groups and works closely with program staff to provide high-quality programming that supports the goals of the COMPASS Elementary Program.
This position is located in Staten Island, New York.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead engaging activities in a specialized content area.
- Support a positive and inclusive environment for participants.
- Facilitate structured youth groups that promote teamwork and relationship building.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized activity areas and equipment.
- Manage group dynamics using Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies.
- Collaborate with Group Leaders, Content Specialists, and program leadership.
- Participate in program training and planning sessions.
- Deliver curriculum and activities while promoting youth engagement.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated expertise or experience in a specialized content area such as sports, arts, STEAM, dance, music, literacy, or recreation required.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and classroom/group management skills required.
- Commitment to safety, youth empowerment, and the organization's community-centered mission required.
- Experience working with children or youth preferred.
- Specialized training, certification, or coursework in a related content area preferred.
- Monday–Friday availability from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM is required.
About Company
Workforce1 is a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. We make strong matches for both candidates and employers by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates' employment prospects.
Our approach gets results. In 2010, we placed New Yorkers in over 31,000 jobs all over the City. How do we do it? We develop relationships directly with businesses that are hiring, then we get a deep understanding of what they're looking for in a candidate. We use that understanding to help you connect to the right employer - and then succeed by putting your best foot forward.