Hiring Now: After School Sports Specialist 2024-2025 School Year
Seeking a new challenge? This is the perfect opportunity to grow as a After School Sports Specialist 2024-2025 School Year! An immediate start is available for this Remote-based position, which places you at the center of innovation. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is a competitive salary, reflecting our commitment to attracting the best. Â Â Job Type
Part-time
Description
Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today's youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.
Company Information
Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.
Position Summary
Sports Specialists work directly with groups of children creating and implementing safe, supervised, fun, engaging, and age-appropriate physical activities within a structured after school setting.
 Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support gross motor skills, creativity, incorporating teamwork and wellness/physical activity; approved by Program Manager beforehand.
 Maintain general housekeeping of all program areas including program spaces and storage areas.
 Provide direct competent supervision of children and staff at all times, while maintaining ratios.
 Communicate activity plans, group needs, and incidents/injuries to Program Manager.
 Daily communication with participating families, staff and school personnel.
 Help maintain a positive work environment.
Schedule
After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm). Morning programs run from 7:00am/7:15am through the start of school. Five day availability preferred, but not required. Additional 1 hour of planning time each week school is in session.
Benefits
 Competitive hourly rate
 Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses
 Paid Sick Time
 Stellar Dental Discount Plan
 Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program
 401(k) Plan
Recognition
Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.
 Buffalo Business First - Best Places to Work Finalist - (2015, 2019, 2023)
 Network for Youth Success - Quality Leadership Award (2022)
 Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
 Employer of the Year - Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)
 UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)
Requirements
 Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
 Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of several background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting.
 Regular and predictable attendance.
Qualifications
 Must have earned a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Education or related field OR High School Diploma and 1 year of direct experience in care of children 13 years of age and younger.
 Experience planning and implementing sports curriculum/activities to children preferred.
Physical Requirements: This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.
Salary Description
$15.50 - $17.50 Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now
Part-time
Description
Just for Kids, awarded Employer of the Year by Buffalo State and the University at Buffalo, is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and motivated staff who have a passion for working with today's youth and whose everyday priorities align with Just for Kids core values: to provide an engaging, enriching, and safe out of school experience.
Company Information
Just for Kids is a community-centered non-profit organization that offers before and after school and summer programming in the Amherst, Cheektowaga Central, Cheektowaga Sloan, Cleveland Hill (Cheektowaga), Grand Island, Sweet Home, and Williamsville Central School Districts. We also offer programming at The Park School of Buffalo, Saints Peter and Paul School in Hamburg, St. Benedict School in Amherst, St. Mary's School in Swormville, and Nardin Academy in Buffalo.
Position Summary
Sports Specialists work directly with groups of children creating and implementing safe, supervised, fun, engaging, and age-appropriate physical activities within a structured after school setting.
 Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support gross motor skills, creativity, incorporating teamwork and wellness/physical activity; approved by Program Manager beforehand.
 Maintain general housekeeping of all program areas including program spaces and storage areas.
 Provide direct competent supervision of children and staff at all times, while maintaining ratios.
 Communicate activity plans, group needs, and incidents/injuries to Program Manager.
 Daily communication with participating families, staff and school personnel.
 Help maintain a positive work environment.
Schedule
After school programs follow the District/School calendar, Monday through Friday, from dismissal through the close of program (5:30pm or 6:00pm). Morning programs run from 7:00am/7:15am through the start of school. Five day availability preferred, but not required. Additional 1 hour of planning time each week school is in session.
Benefits
 Competitive hourly rate
 Performance, Attendance, and Referral Bonuses
 Paid Sick Time
 Stellar Dental Discount Plan
 Tuition Discount through Just for Kids School-Age Discount Program
 401(k) Plan
Recognition
Just for Kids takes pride in the services we offer the community and our staff. We have won multiple awards for our childcare services and the manner in which we treat our staff.
 Buffalo Business First - Best Places to Work Finalist - (2015, 2019, 2023)
 Network for Youth Success - Quality Leadership Award (2022)
 Child Care Provider of the Year, Child Care Resource Network (2015)
 Employer of the Year - Buffalo State (2012) + University at Buffalo (2015)
 UB Nonprofit Internship Site of the Year (2015)
Requirements
 Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
 Before employees are eligible to start working, they must be cleared through NYS OCFS. This includes the completion of several background checks, medical clearance, and fingerprinting.
 Regular and predictable attendance.
Qualifications
 Must have earned a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Education or related field OR High School Diploma and 1 year of direct experience in care of children 13 years of age and younger.
 Experience planning and implementing sports curriculum/activities to children preferred.
Physical Requirements: This position is very active and requires walking, bending, kneeling, running, twisting and squatting. This position includes prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending. Generally, must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time.
Salary Description
$15.50 - $17.50 Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now