Recreation Assistant

The Salvation Army; Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant for the Phoenix After-School Program team in Canandaigua. This role involves planning and supervising educational activities for children, ensuring their safety, and promoting personal responsibility. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a passion for working with youth, and creative skills. Generous benefits include time off, pension plan, and discounts.

Benefits

Generous time off including 14 paid holidays

Employer funded Pension Plan

Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

Free parking

Christmas Bonus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Creative and artistic skills are a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize structured and unstructured activities for children.
• Supervise a group of 8–10 children during after-school activities.
• Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Energetic

Safety orientation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant on our Canandaigua Phoenix Program Corps Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer:

·Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time

·Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

·Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

·Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

·Christmas Bonus

·Wireless discount for Sprint or Verizon customers

·Free parking

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:Oversee educational programs for children in the Phoenix After-School Program.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan and organize structured and unstructured activities for children participating in After-School Program• Supervise a group of 8–10 children during after-school activities• Maintain health and safety of children at all times• Discipline children when needed in a loving and constructive way to promote personal responsibility and a good moral character• Report any problems or concerns regarding the child’s welfare to the Program Director• Assist with implementation of planned programs and activities under the direction of the Program Director• Attend staff meetings and required trainings when scheduled• Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activities• Assist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the community• Other duties deemed necessary assigned by Program Director

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:• High School Diploma/GED• Desire and ability to work with children• Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities• Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control• Safety oriented at all times• Creative and artistic a major plus

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.