Job Description
Job Description
About New York Junior Tennis & Learning
For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe’s legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.
The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.
Position Summary:
NYJTL is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Social Worker to support the emotional wellness of elementary-aged students in our school-based afterschool programs. This role is based on-site and focuses on student mental health, staff support, and nurturing a positive school culture. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with the Site Director and afterschool team to implement trauma-informed and restorative practices, provide short-term interventions, and lead small group sessions aligned with our Mental Health Skill Building curriculum.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide short-term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours
- Facilitate small groups focused on emotional regulation, peer relationships, and stress management
- Collaborate with Site Directors to identify student needs and support trauma-informed programming
- Coach afterschool staff on best practices in restorative and trauma-informed approaches
- Coordinate with caregivers and school-day personnel to ensure continuity of support
- Support the implementation and analysis of pre- and post-program surveys to assess SEL growth
- Participate in weekly reflective supervision to deepen practice and skill-building
Qualifications:
- MSW, LMSW, or BSW with significant experience in child or youth services
- Experience working with children in educational or afterschool settings
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Cultural humility and comfort working with students and families from diverse backgrounds
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in NYC schools
- Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming
Job Type:
Part-Time
Salary Range:
$30-$40 per hour
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