After School Program - Assistant Site Director

This position is open location within Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn. 

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning:

The New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is one of the largest after school tennis and education-themed community organization in the United States and offers comprehensive school and community-based programs throughout New York City’s five boroughs serving more than 100,000 youth from ages 5-18. The NYJTL afterschool program provides children with safe and nurturing environments in which they can learn and thrive academically, while receiving critical support to reach their potential, both on and off the tennis court. The NYJTL afterschool program operates in elementary, middle and high schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens. NYJTL is seeking bright, dedicated individuals who have a strong interest in working with after-school programs.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Site Director is required to be on site throughout the duration of the after-school program to ensure that the logistical needs of the program are met. The Assistant Site Director reports to and work in conjunction with the Site Director to ensure the overall success of the after-school programs. They must have a strong commitment to children. Must be willing to learn and implement new strategies to inspire students to be positive, thoughtful, and motivated to work hard. They are supported by the Group Leaders and Activity Specialists. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports the daily operation of the afterschool program.
• Ensure regular attendance by participants. 
• Ensure staff provides a positive learning experience to youth.
• Maintain accurate and current staff, program and participant records.
• Assist with staff hiring as needed.
• Ability to innovate and improve program quality, as needed, to match program participant needs and interests.
• Knowledge of DYCD/YouthServices.net online preferable.
• Participate in NYJTL city-wide program events and training sessions. 
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualities/Qualification Requirements:

• Must have completed a bachelor’s degree in education, physical education or child development.
• Two years’ experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children with diverse backgrounds. 
• Must have strong leadership qualities.
• Must have exceptional project management, data management and organizational skills.
• Excellent staff management and administrative skills.
• Excellent knowledge of youth development and education.
• Must be able to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of DYCD and DOH mandates.

Vaccination Requirement:

All new hires must provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date. Limited exemptions may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

 Please visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. 

Job Type: Part-time

Salary range: $25/hr

NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.