RECREATION PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

DotHouse Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DotHouse Health in Dorchester, MA is seeking a Recreational Program Associate to supervise traffic in the gym and youth space, ensuring safety of participants and supporting coordination of health, wellness, life skills, exercise and sports programming at the Dorchester Ave facility.

Reporting to the Director of Community Programs, you will help maintain equipment and supplies, work with program partners, and ensure proper care, safety, and smooth operation during evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with urban youth in a diverse setting is a plus.
• Evening and weekend availability is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise traffic in the gym and youth space to maintain safety.
• Ensure the safety of program participants and assist in coordinating health, wellness, life skills, exercise and sports programming.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment and supplies and ensure proper care.
• Collaborate with program partners and report to the Director of Community Programs.

Skills

Experience with urban youth

Evening/weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Community Programs of DotHouse, and working with program partners throughout DotHouse, the Recreational Program Associate will supervise traffic in the gym, and youth space at the Dothouse Health facility located at 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA. Responsibilities include the supervision and safety of program participants, assistance in the coordination of health, wellness, life skills, exercise, and sports programming, and ensuring proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with urban youth in a diverse setting, one year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is a plus.
• Evening and weekend availability is a must.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.