Recreation Assistant

Women In Need, Inc. (Win); New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Women In Need, Inc. (Win) is seeking a Recreation Associate to create safe, engaging activities for children and families living in shelter. You will support educational and recreational programming that respects diverse cultures and promotes positive child development.

You will plan and facilitate activities, supervise field trips, coordinate events, partner with community organizations, and maintain records to ensure high-quality programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience providing educational, recreational, or youth development programming for children, preferably within homeless or at‑risk populations.
• Ability to build trusting and supportive relationships with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate recreational, educational, and social activities for children, youth, and families.
• Coordinate special events and holiday celebrations reflecting cultural diversity.
• Build partnerships with community organizations to expand access to activities and resources.
• Escort and supervise children during field trips, community outings, and program activities.
• Monitor recreational equipment and help maintain a safe environment for all participants.
• Collaborate with shelter staff, Childcare Services, and multidisciplinary teams to support child development goals.
• Maintain activity records, documentation, and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to strengthen programs and ensure activities meet the needs of children and families.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recreation Associate

Make Every Day Meaningful for Children and Families

$17.29/Hour

THE ROLE

Win is looking for an energetic and compassionate Recreation Associate to help create safe, engaging, and enriching experiences for children and families living in shelter. In this role, you will support educational and recreational programming that celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of the families we serve while fostering positive child development, community engagement, and family well-being.

What You Will Do

• Plan and facilitate recreational, educational, and social activities for children, youth, and families
• Support the coordination of special events and holiday celebrations that reflect the cultural diversity of our communities
• Build partnerships with community organizations to expand access to free and low-cost activities and resources
• Escort and supervise children and youth during field trips, community outings, and program activities
• Monitor recreational equipment and help maintain a safe environment for all participants
• Collaborate with shelter staff, Childcare Services, and multidisciplinary teams to support child development goals
• Maintain activity records, documentation, and reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide feedback and recommendations to strengthen programs and ensure activities meet the needs of children and families

Who You Will Be

• You will possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• You will have at least two (2) years of experience providing educational, recreational, or youth development programming for children, preferably within homeless or at-risk populations
• You will demonstrate the ability to build trusting and supportive relationships with children and parents