Police Athletic League, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Youthlink Center Director
Jamaica, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $70K/yr
4+ years expThe 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. The Youthlink Center Director is responsible for managing all programming and relationships with youth, parents, and the community, while ensuring the alignment of programs with PAL's strategic objectives.
ChildrenNon ProfitRecreation
Responsibilities
Ensure quality planning and implementation of all Elementary, Middle School, and Teen programming that happens within the PAL Center. Recruit, hire, and provide excellent supervision and support to all part time group leaders and activity specialists as well as full time Directors and subcontractors
Ensure the program is aligned to strategic objectives of PAL, PAL policies and procedures, agency programming calendar, SACC regulations, and the contractual obligations of government and private funding sources
Develops a strong Youth Development culture within the Center ensuring voice, growth, and advancement for all youth and staff. Train, conduct observations, and coach across all regions. Coordinates with the Principal, Director, Regional Director, SYEP Director, Sports Director and Head Quarters staff to grow creative programming opportunities unique to the Site
Collects program data, analyzes and drives PAL forward with data driven recommendations
Ensures strong reciprocal partnerships with NYPD, NYCPS, DYCD, DOH and other partners aligned with PAL’s mission. Plans and coordinates various citywide programs, activities, and special events
Assists in the development of future funding grants and requests for proposals
Provides mediation and troubleshooting for on-site issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field is required
A minimum of 4 years of demonstrated successful experience in a supervisory position providing services to youth that includes successfully directing a previous program for at least three years and managing managers
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Demonstrated skills in program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Able to travel to any PAL location in the 5 Boroughs
Able to support programming that happens in the day, afternoon, evening, and weekends
Ability to obtain FDNY Certificate of Fitness (S95 & W07) within 90 days of start date
Candidates must travel to any PAL location or PAL partner in the 5 Boroughs via car or public transportation
Candidates must be dedicated to learning and implementing Best Practices in the field of youth development
Candidates must possess excellent communication and listening skills
Candidates must work together as a team to support PAL's programming throughout the entire City including providing mentorship and coverage for more junior Directors
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Knowledge of DYCD Connect preferred
Microsoft office skills required
Candidates must be dedicated to supporting the ideas and opportunities of the youth, staff, and community
A fast learner
Have rigorous attention to detail
When you make mistakes, you own them
Ask questions when you don't understand
Find the positive in negative situations
Know how to communicate effectively by phone, email, text, on social media and in person
Are proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and have a desire and ability to learn the technology necessary to improve workflow, whatever that may be
Are willing to take on tasks that may fall outside of your job description
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending account options
An employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Pet insurance
Life insurance
Retirement savings options
A generous paid time off policy
Training and more
Company
Police Athletic League, Inc.
The Police Athletic League of New York City, also known as PAL, is the best friend a kid can have! With the support of committed staff and dedicated NYPD officers, more than 30,000 young people have access to fun-filled academic adventures, sports, arts, job training and mentoring in underserved neighborhoods throughout New York City.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Maushumi Suttles
Chief Operating Officer
Anders Hung
Chief Information Officer
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