Recreation Specialist

Voa-Gny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York is seeking a Recreation Specialist to supervise clients and facilitate recreational activities. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate client participation while ensuring compliance with regulations. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience with 60 college credits or 2 years with a high school diploma.
• Ability to motivate clients and monitor recreational activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients and enforce rules in recreational activities.
• De-escalate conflicts using non-violent intervention.
• Instruct clients on sports rules and manage recreation equipment.

Skills

Supervision

Conflict Resolution

Instruction

Motivation

Education

60 college credit courses

High school diploma

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 Specialist

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

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11236

Minimum Qualifications:

• 60 college credit courses 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.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

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