Youth Programs & Recreation Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Village of Cassadaga (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Workforce Solutions in New York is seeking a dedicated staff member to assist in planning and promoting youth activities, helping students make healthy leisure choices and participate in community service.

The role emphasizes safe student transport, ensuring resources for events, and maintaining clear communication with schools, arts programs, and volunteer organizations. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with one year of related experience working with youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and promoting all activities so students can make choices as to how to use leisure time for students.
• Promotes and engages student participation in Community Service.
• Ensures safe transport of students occurs in a timely manner.
• Assists in ensuring events are available; ensures adequate equipment, supplies, or other resources for successful events.
• Maintains active communication with other community and governmental sources including Fine Arts, Theater, Choral, Drama, Sports, Education and Training, Community Colleges, and volunteer organizations; contacts are reported weekly.
• Ensures receipts/unused funds are returned to account fully for amount received.
• Accounts for monetary expenditures by submitting all necessary student excursion sheets, appropriate receipts, and unused funds.
• Assists in ensuring programs stay within funding limits.
• Enforces all procedures regarding property/equipment.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.

Job description

Dynamic Workforce Solutions in New York is seeking a dedicated staff member to assist in planning and promoting youth activities, helping students make healthy leisure choices and participate in community service.

The role emphasizes safe student transport, ensuring resources for events, and maintaining clear communication with schools, arts programs, and volunteer organizations. A valid driver’s license is required.