Recreation Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off including 14 paid 0H

Employer funded Pension Plan (1 year)

403B Retirement Plan

Supplemental insurance options (Short

Christmas Bonus

Verizon wireless discount

Free parking

Job summary

The Salvation Army Canandaigua Corps is seeking a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to support after-school programming for children in Canandaigua.

You will plan and supervise activities for 8-10 kids, ensure safety, and encourage participation. The role emphasizes a caring, energised approach and teamwork with the Program Director.

This position offers meaningful work in a faith-based nonprofit with flexible hours and opportunities to contribute to the community.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Ability to assist or lead with activities.
• Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control.
• Safety oriented at all times.
• Creative and artistic a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize activities for children in After-School Program.
• Supervise a group of 8-10 children during activities.
• Maintain health and safety of children at all times.
• Encourage constructive recreation and community leisure participation.
• Assist with program implementation under the Program Director.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Report welfare concerns to the Program Director.
• Other duties assigned by the Program Director.

Skills

Desire to work with children

Ability to lead activities

Energetic, humorous, patient

Safety oriented

Creative and artistic

Ability to work with others

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Seeking compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

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.

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

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.