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Part-timeDescriptionJOB TITLE: Fitness/ Sports Activity Specialist JOB TYPE: Part-Time DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: School-Based Department EXEMPTION: Non-exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director and Program Coordinator SALARY/HOURLY RATE: $22.50- $26.50 WEEKLY HOURS: 20 hours a week, 2-6 pm Monday-Friday WHO WE ARE Center for Family Life in Sunset Park (CFL) (is a nationally recognized social service organization. CFL's mission is to promote positive outcomes for children and adults in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, by providing a comprehensive range of neighborhood-based family and social services. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To create, implement, and facilitate sports and physical activities for middle school students. I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to Create and lead curriculum-based and facilitate age-appropriate gross motor and physical activities for middle school-aged children in a NYC Public School for youth in an after-school and summer camp-based program.Create activities that promote teamwork, communication, and experimentation in large and small group settings.Prepare and print up-to-date lesson plans for each activity.Create interactive/hands-on activities to keep participants engaged in an after-school setting.Utilize group-management skills to facilitate gross motor/physical activities in a non-traditional classroom setting.Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, staff development training, and other community-building activitiesAttend weekly professional development meetingsII. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Degree minimum requirement: enrolled to obtain a BA Degree, Bachelors Degree preferredStrong Physical Education and Youth Development backgroundSkills working with middle school-aged participants and engaging them in critical thinking through engaging activitiesStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsFlexibility and ability to work well as a member of a team of different disciplines (artists, teachers, young adult staff)Interested in managing and creating positive experiences for groups of youth, including participants with special needs and challenging behaviorsBilingual English/Mandarin/Cantonese or English/Spanish preferredIII. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Build and maintain close, daily interactions with participants, co-workers, and supervisorsEngage in discussions and trainings regarding receiving/providing information, discussing arising issues, explaining or interpreting guidelines/instructions, and instructingHave a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and changeForge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their familiesMaintain contact as needed with participants families, school personnel, and external community groups to co-exist in the same spaceIV. WORKING CONDITIONS Actively engage and interact with children each dayMay be required to be active by walking, bending, standing, squatting, or sitting on the floor with childrenMay be required to transport equipment to set up activitiesDemonstrated ability to maintain a high energy levelBe comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.May be exposed to all weather conditions and might be required to work in various temperatures in order to facilitate activities in various locations inside and outside of the school buildingV. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY The Fitness Activity Specialists role focuses on engaging participants in activities and learning opportunities pertaining to sports, fitness, and teambuilding. To apply: