Recreation Assistant

Voa-Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Greater New York is seeking a Recreation Assistant to supervise clients and facilitate recreational activities. This key role requires experience in client engagement and managing diverse program needs, while ensuring safety and compliance with established rules. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for educational reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Prescription coverage

Life insurance

Educational Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• Two years of college or high school diploma with two years of related experience.
• Experience with recreational activities and conflict de-escalation.
• Knowledge of sports rules and ability to support client participation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients in recreational activities and enforce rules.
• Motivate participation in the recreation program and manage conflicts.
• Instruct clients on sports and issue recreation equipment.

Skills

Client supervision

Conflict de-escalation

Activity implementation

Sports instruction

Education

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

Job description

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs , and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position…

Position: Recreation Assistant

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision of the clients in their assigned area, and for enforcing applicable rules and providing assistance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience.
• Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities and motivate client participation in the recreation program.
• Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
• Present appropriate role model for client behavior and comply with relevant policies and procedures of Volunteers of America.
• De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention.
• Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
• Issue, collect and account for recreation equipment.
• Identify and refer those consumers who require medical, social services, and/or other program services to appropriate personnel.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance,
• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and rolls over from year to year. In addition;
  • Paid Birthday Holiday

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.Apply today!