Activity Specialist

The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with The Central Family Life Center to find qualified candidates for an Activity Specialist – COMPASS Elementary Program in Staten Island, NY. The Central Family Life Center provides programs that strengthen families and promote community well-being through education, youth development, and community services. The organization is committed to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environments where children can develop new skills and build positive relationships.

The Activity Specialist delivers engaging enrichment activities in a specialized content area such as arts, sports, STEAM, dance, music, literacy, or recreation. This role creates a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment where youth can learn, participate, and build confidence. The Activity Specialist 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, NY.

• Lead engaging activities in a specialized content area.
• Support a positive and inclusive environment for all 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.

• Demonstrated expertise or experience in a specialized content area such as sports, arts, STEAM, dance, music, or similar programs required.
• Experience working with children or youth preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and classroom/group management skills.
• Commitment to safety, youth empowerment, and the organization's community-centered mission.
• Creative, organized, and committed to empowering families and youth.
• Specialized training, certification, or coursework in a related content area.
• Experience leading clubs, workshops, or youth groups in afterschool or community-based settings.
• Experience with SEL-based behavior management, familiarity with elementary and middle school youth development, ability to adapt activities for varying skill levels, CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), and knowledge of culturally responsive and inclusive youth engagement practices is preferred.