Assistant Group Leader

Position: Assistant Group Leader 

Who we are:  The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization and has been a vibrant and vital institution, serving as an effective, critical bridge between police and communities across all five boroughs of the City since 1914. PAL operates diverse programs for children as young as 2 years old to young adults. Programs include Head Start, after-school programs and summer day camps for elementary, middle and high school youth, and summer Playstreets. PAL also runs evening teen centers and college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. Staying true to PAL’s roots, a cornerstone of our youth development strategy includes offering competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages.  At PAL, we’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too. 

Position Summary: 

We are looking for Assistant Group Leaders who will be responsible for planning and facilitating learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for youth tied to the mission of PAL.  

The Assistant Group Leader will report to the Center Director. 

What you’ll do:  

Major Duties & Responsibilities  

1. Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in K-8th grades.  

1. At all times, ensure safety, structure, and learning.  

1. Provide supervision during field trips, transitions, and meal times.  

1. Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.  

1. Attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community residents as needed.  

1. Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication. 

The Commitment 

Able to work 15 hours a week (3 hours a day, 5 days a week) 

Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of programming.   

Able to attend scheduled staff meetings. 

What you bring:  

• High School Diploma / GED OR 1 year experience working with children under 13 years of age.  

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

• Strong Classroom management and behavior management skills.  

• Desire to learn and grow.  

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. 

• Ability to complete DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints including that an annual physical has been completed in the last year.   

Who You Are: 

• A fast learner 

• Have rigorous attention to detail 

• When you make mistakes, you own them 

• Ask questions when you don't understand 

• Find the positive in negative situations 

• Know how to communicate effectively by phone, email, text, on social media and in person 

• Are proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, and have a desire and ability to learn the 

technology necessary to improve workflow, whatever that may be 

• Are willing to take on tasks that may fall outside of your job description --this will happen--you roll with it 

Compensation: The salary for this role is 17.00 an hour. 

Location: 

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too. 

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy 

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.