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SUMMARY
The Southern Queens Parks Association is looking for a dynamic individual to join the team as program director for the COMPASS/SONYC program located at Roy Wilkins Park. The Comprehensive Afterschool System of NYC (COMPASS) serves young people enrolled in grades K-12. SONYC, which stands for School’s Out NYC, is the COMPASS’ middle school model that serves as a pathway to success for youth in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Structured like clubs, the model offers youth choice in how they spend their time; provides rigorous instruction in sports, arts and youth leadership. NYC becomes the classroom through trips and opportunities for instruction beyond the traditional facilities. Programs are offered 3 hours each day, 5 days per week during the school year. Services are also offered during the summer months. This specific outreach operates under the SQPA umbrella through use of its facilities, programming and thought leaders.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
The COMPASS/SONYC Program Director will be responsible for the development of an appropriate program that ensures opportunities for physical, emotional, educational, creative and cognitive growth of the program participants. The COMPASS Program Director will be responsible for the overall supervision of program staff. This position requires the demonstration of a high degree of interpersonal skills, proven resourcefulness and motivation in developing a full services program.
Primary Job Duties:
staff
Youth & Community Development (DYCD), Office of Food and Nutrition Services, and other relevant agencies.
security of participants; Ensure proper staff to student coverage.
Program (CACFP), etc.).
public officials, funders, parents, etc.
training hours.
collaboration with community representatives.
modify lesson plans based on organizational and/or program themes and initiatives.
staff training, and program development.; Develop relevant resources that would improve and enhance programs and services.
WHO WE ARE
Established in 1976, Southern Queens Park Association’s mission is to coordinate and provide comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults, families, and seniors residing in Southern Queens. SQPA finds innovative ways to combine its stewardship of the 54-acre Southern Queens-Roy Wilkins Park with its mission to enhance the quality of life of residents in Southern Queens.
SQPA has strategically located service sites throughout Southern Queens and was constituted to actively combat the social issues that challenge or impact the quality of life in the geographic area in and around Jamaica, Queens. SQPA is not a part of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation but is an anchor institution that serves as an intermediary, facilitator, organizer, advocate, provider, and sanctuary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work setting:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$142k-197k (estimate)
05/09/2024
09/04/2024
sqpa.org
JAMAICA, NY
200 - 500
1976
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
CHANTAL LEGROS
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
SQPA provides comprehensive programs for children, youth, adults, families and seniors residing in Southern Queens.