Recreation Assistant

The Salvation Army; City of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Pension plan

403B

Supplemental insurance

Christmas Bonus

Verizon wireless discount

Free parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canandaigua Corps is seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant to help oversee educational programs for children in the After-School Program.

You will plan and run structured and unstructured activities, supervise 8–10 children, and help maintain health and safety while fostering fun, learning, and positive behavior.

This role emphasizes teamwork with the Program Director, attendance at trainings, and community awareness of Canandaigua leisure options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Desire to work with children

Energetic

Patience

Self-control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

Seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant on our Canandaigua 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 Verizon customers
• Free parking

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

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 ProgramSupervise a group of 8–10 children during after-school activitiesMaintain health and safety of children at all timesDiscipline children when needed in a loving and constructive way to promote personal responsibility and a good moral characterReport any problems or concerns regarding the child’s welfare to the Program DirectorAssist with implementation of planned programs and activities under the direction of the Program DirectorAttend staff meetings and required trainings when scheduledEncourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activitiesAssist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the communityOther duties deemed necessary assigned by Program Director

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:High School Diploma/GEDDesire and ability to work with childrenAbility to assist or lead with the teaching of activitiesEnergetic, sense of humor, patient and self-controlSafety oriented at all timesCreative 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.