New York Junior Tennis & Learning, Inc.

About NYJTL

The New York Junior Tennis and Learning (NYJTL) is one of the largest after school tennis and education-themed

community organization in the United States and offers comprehensive school and community based programs

throughout New York City’s five boroughs serving more than 100,000 youth from 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 afterschool program
operates in elementary, middle school and high school programs located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and

Queens. NYJTL is seeking bright, dedicated individuals who have a strong interest in working with youth after-school.

Assistant Site Director

Job Description
The Assistant Site Directors helps lead and manage the day-to-day activities of NYJTL’s out-of-school time programs.

Assistant Site Directors report to the Site Director and is responsible for assisting with the executing of NYJTL’s program

curriculum in a quality manner and have some latitude to innovate new programming to give children different growth
experiences. They will be supported by Group Leaders and Activity Specialists.

Job Status: This is a part-time position

Qualities/Qualification Requirements

• Must have a completed bachelor’s degree in education, physical education, child development.
• Two years ‘experience working with elementary or middle school-aged children with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Exceptional project management, data management and organizational skills.
• Excellent staff management and administrative skills.
• Excellent knowledge of youth development and education.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, problem solving, multi-task as well as maintaining an overall positive and
  professional disposition.
• Must be able to develop and implement age appropriate curriculum to nurture and stimulate all areas of children’s
  development.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with school staff, principal and teachers.
• Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of DYCD and DOH mandates.
• Must be able to demonstrate cultural competency and respect for each child's background by incorporating the
  cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs.
• Ability to promote an interest in tennis, the ideals of Arthur Ashe and the mission of NYJTL.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with managing staff and overseeing children.
• Ensure regular attendance by participants.
• Ensure compliance of DYCD and DOH mandates.
• All staff must believe in and act in accordance with NYJTL policies and mission statement.
• Ensure staff provides a positive learning experience to youth.
• Maintain accurate and current staff, program and participant records.
• Assist with hiring staff, as needed.
• Ensure staff complies with required training.
• Ability to innovate and improve program quality, as needed, to match program
  participant needs and interests
• Knowledge of DYCD/YouthServices.net online preferable.
• Participate in NYJTL city-wide program events and training sessions.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.