Youth & Family Recreation Assistant

Talentify; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Youth Recreation Aide at the Herberger Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports age-appropriate activities for youth and families, under the supervision of the Recreation Lead.

The position emphasizes crisis support, relationship building with partner agencies, and delivering weekly lesson plans while maintaining records and attending staff meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Six-month experience in a recreation center for youth and families preferred.
• Ability to work with clients who are experiencing emotional crisis.
• Ability to develop & maintain working relationships with partner agency staff members.
• Ability to take initiative toward development and leadership of shelter recreational educational activities.
• Must posses, or be eligible to receive, a fingerprint clearance card.
• Must maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities that promote age appropriate physical, cognitive, language, social and creative development of youth and families.
• Assist in activities that enhance the development of self-esteem skills, independence and a sense of responsibility.
• Assist in activities that encourage the development of life skills such as coping with conflict, developing appropriate personal boundaries and social skills such as sharing and cooperation.
• Provide the opportunity for individuals & families to interact with an understanding and supportive staff.
• Provide assistance to Recreation Lead.
• Prepare a weekly activity and lesson plans under the supervision of the Recreation Lead.
• Maintain records of all recreation activities.
• Attend all staff meetings

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis support

Relationship building

Leadership initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fingerprint clearance card

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a part-time, non-exempt Youth Recreation Aide at the Herberger Center in Phoenix, AZ. The role supports age-appropriate activities for youth and families, under the supervision of the Recreation Lead.

The position emphasizes crisis support, relationship building with partner agencies, and delivering weekly lesson plans while maintaining records and attending staff meetings.