Afterschool Program Activity Specialist - Queens

Job Description

Job Description

Afterschool Program Activity Specialist

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Queens

We hire for this position in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is at nyjtl.org/aces-sites

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning

New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is one of the largest afterschool tennis and education-themed community organizations in the United States. We offer comprehensive school and community-based programs throughout New York City’s five boroughs, annually serving around 100,000 NYC youth 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 afterschool programs.

Position Summary

Inspire students using your specific talents and skills!

Activity Specialists lead fun, skill-based activities in areas like dance, arts, sports, and more. You’ll create and run lesson plans, engage youth in group activities, and collaborate with Group Leaders to support student growth. No tennis experience needed—just a strong interest in working with youth and expertise in your craft. Knowledge of after-school programs and NYC DYCD/DOH guidelines is a plus.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise participants while maintaining order, providing a conducive learning environment, ensuring their safety.

• Supervise and ensure the safety of program participant

• Create and lead weekly activity plans in your area of expertise

• Facilitate engaging, skill-building lessons that support youth development

• Serve as a positive role model and provide individualized support as needed

• Collaborate with Group Leaders and support their professional growth

• Manage behavior and maintain a respectful, structured environment

• Support meals, dismissal, trips, and events as needed

• Complete 15 hours of professional development annually

• Attend required meetings and trainings

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support smooth program operations

• Participate in professional development opportunities
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 2+ years' experience working with K–8 youth

• Must have a specialty (Lesson available upon request)

• Must be available for the full school year program

  • 2025–2026 school year (starting September)

Schedule:

• Program Start Date: September 15th
• Monday - Friday
• Schedules vary between 2:00pm - 6:00pm depending on school day dismissal time
• Elementary & Middle School Locations
  

Salary

• $20.50 - $23.50 per hour

Please click "Apply" below, or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!

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.