Activity Specialist - Older Adults (Castle Hill YMCA)

YMCA of Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a part-time team member for activity facilitation at the Bronx YMCA. Responsibilities include planning engaging activities for older adults, ensuring participant safety, and maintaining attendance records. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree, experience with older adults, and strong communication skills. Benefits include retirement plans, medical coverage, and free membership. Join us in creating a supportive environment for our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with older adults.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications required.
• Must be organized, patient, and able to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a monthly calendar of activities for older adults.
• Promote engagement in recreational activities that support health.
• Ensure activities are enjoyable and suitable for participants.

Skills

Hospitality best practices

Communication skills

Activity facilitation

Teamwork

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database administration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Programmatic:

• Plan and facilitate a monthly calendar of activities (games and sports, arts and crafts, technology, birthday celebrations, excursions, etc.).
• Distribute the calendar of activities and manage participant sign-ups.
• Promote engagement in recreational activities that stimulate the mind and body to support emotional and physical health.
• Ensure activities are engaging, suitable, and enjoyable for Older Active Adults.
• Ensure facility and safety guidelines are followed.
• Distribute and collect satisfaction surveys, collate the data, and adjust activities accordingly.
• Take and maintain attendance and/or an interactions log and submit it to the Data Manager daily.
• Purchase the items needed for activities, setting up rooms for activities, and events.
• Oversee participants to ensure they are safe and following the rules and instructions.
• Report and document incidents as mandated by the YMCA of Greater New York and funders.
• Attend meetings, in-service training, and workshops as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Model the best practices of hospitality and positive culture.
• This position supports all aspects of programming, including, but not limited to, community outreach, recruitment, and participant outreach.
• Work enthusiastically as part of a team.
• Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with older adults.
• Experience in facilitating classes, groups, and activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, internet, and database administration.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team and be able to establish positive relationships with participants, the community, collaborators, and partnerships.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, patient, and able to work well with others.
• Ability and interest in working with diverse populations.

Benefits

The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.

Job ID: req2805
Employment Type: Part-Time / Regular
Location: Bronx YMCA at Glebe Houses
Bronx, NY

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