Assistant Recreation Specialist

African American Planning Commission, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The African American Planning Commission, Inc. seeks an Assistant Recreation Specialist to oversee and implement recreational programs for children and residents. Responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with meal preparation, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have college experience or high school diploma with related work experience. Bilingual applicants are preferred.

Benefits

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)

Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational activities in the community.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• Experience working with children of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and residents in recreational programs.
• Organize scheduled activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals following USDA guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Conflict Resolution

Education

Two years of college or high school diploma with two years related experience

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Functions

Responsible for the direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program. Enforces applicable rules and provides assistance as needed.

• Motivate client participation in the recreation program.
• Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations. Submit monthly assessments for program effectiveness.
• Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities.
• Organize and implement all holiday activities for residents.
• Maintain all records in accordance with Serenity House policies and regulated agencies such as: attendance forms, permission slips, monthly schedules and reports, trip forms, lesson forms, etc.
• De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention using security guards as back up.
• Instructs and demonstrates to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
• Issues, collects and accounts for recreation equipment. Inventory and maintain all recreational equipment and supplies for quarterly submission.
• Plan all activities within the confinements of the recreational budget.
• Assist with supervising and monitoring of all participants in the After School Program.
• Develop and maintain a structured After School Program consisting of a Study Hour, lunch period and a structured socialization period for the youngsters of Serenity House.
• KITCHEN AND PREPARATION OF FOOD:
• Prepares nutritious breakfast, lunch & snacks in accordance to USDA guidelines.
• Follows recipes menu and portion controls
• Ensures that food is prepared in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Cleaning, sanitizing and the organization of food products and utensils in kitchen on a routine basis, (i.e. Refrigerator, Freezer, Shelves, Dishes).
• Other related duties as assigned.
  

Functions

Responsible for the direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program. Enforces applicable rules and provides assistance as needed.

Principal Activities

• Motivate client participation in the recreation program.
• Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations. Submit monthly assessments for program effectiveness.
• Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities.
• Organize and implement all holiday activities for residents.
• Maintain all records in accordance with Serenity House policies and regulated agencies such as: attendance forms, permission slips, monthly schedules and reports, trip forms, lesson forms, etc.
• De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention using security guards as back up.
• Instructs and demonstrates to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
• Issues, collects and accounts for recreation equipment. Inventory and maintain all recreational equipment and supplies for quarterly submission.
• Plan all activities within the confinements of the recreational budget.
• Complete monthly recreation schedules.
• Assist with supervising and monitoring of all participants in the After School Program.
• Develop and maintain a structured After School Program consisting of a Study Hour, lunch period and a structured socialization period for the youngsters of Serenity House.
• KITCHEN AND PREPARATION OF FOOD:
• Prepares nutritious breakfast, lunch & snacks in accordance to USDA guidelines.
• Follows recipes menu and portion controls
• Ensures that food is prepared in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Cleaning, sanitizing and the organization of food products and utensils in kitchen on a routine basis, (i.e. Refrigerator, Freezer, Shelves, Dishes).
• Other related duties as assigned.
  

Effect On End Results

• To ensure that all clients who enter the shelter receive the services and privileges that they are entitled.
• To meet program goals and objectives.
• To help maintain a positive public image for the program.
• To enhance Serenity Houses Recreational program.
  
  

Qualifications

Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of recreational activities in the community. Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English). Experience working with children of all ages. Must have excellent communication skills, Food Safety Certification.

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience and performance in the role.

Compensation

The base salary compensation being offered for this role is between $37,852 per year.

Benefits

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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