Recreation Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Recreation Assistant to join their team at a vibrant community center. In this part-time role, you will have the opportunity to create and implement engaging recreational activities that cater to a diverse population, including children and adults. Your skills in program development and customer service will be essential as you supervise activities and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive impact in your community while working in a supportive and mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent customer service and program development skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and handle confrontations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreational activities, supervising participants.
• Assist with coordination of activities for various programs and events.

Skills

Customer Service

Program Development

Communication Skills

Detail Oriented

Safety Conscious

Education

Prior work experience or internship in field of study

Job description

Overview

Position: Recreation Assistant (RA)
Location/Dept.: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Philadelphia PA
Availability: Immediate
Schedule: Part Time (up to 19 hours weekly) - varying hours based on scheduled events, evenings and weekends required
Reporting Relationship: Fitness & Recreation Manager
Salary: $17.00
Grade: 74 Non Exempt

Responsibilities

The Recreation Assistant will help develop and implement traditional and non-traditional recreational activities, giving direct supervision to same as assigned in the gymnasium and throughout the RJCCC campus. The RA will also assist with the coordination of recreational activities for the afterschool program, day camp, Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), and the Sunoco Foundation Learning Center (SLFC).

Qualifications

Prior work experience or successfully completed internship in field of study preferred. Detail oriented. Ability to work with a diverse population, including various age ranges. Must be safety conscious. Must possess ability to provide excellent customer service. Must possess excellent program development skills. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English. Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional manner. As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check. Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission Statements of The Salvation Army and the RJKCCC.

Contact

Please send your resume along with a cover letter with salary expectation to:

The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Human Resources Department
4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129

To Apply: Recreation Assistant at Philadelphia - Kroc
No phone calls please.

Released by the Kroc Center Human Resources Department 3/7/2025

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.