Recreational Program Assistant

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible part-time hours

Experience in community recreation

Supportive team environment

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a part-time Recreational Program Assistant to support the coordination and delivery of engaging activities in Soweto. You will assist in organizing, facilitating, and supervising leisure programs for diverse age groups, ensuring a positive and safe experience for all participants.

You will work closely with the Program Coordinator to bring fun and enriching activities to life, contributing to local initiatives and community recreation efforts in Soweto.

Qualifications

• Some experience with recreational programs or working with community groups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Genuine interest in providing positive recreational experiences for the Soweto community.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and preparation of recreational activities and events.
• Support the facilitation of programs, ensuring participant engagement and safety.
• Help manage equipment and resources needed for various recreational activities.
• Provide assistance to participants, answering questions and addressing needs during programs.
• Collaborate with the team to set up and clean up activity areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Community engagement

Experience with recreation programs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Recreational Program Assistant to support the coordination and delivery of engaging activities in Soweto . You will assist in organizing, facilitating, and supervising a variety of leisure programs for diverse age groups, ensuring a positive and safe experience for all participants. This part-time role is ideal for someone passionate about community engagement and recreation, who enjoys working with people and contributing to local initiatives. You will work closely with the Program Coordinator to bring fun and enriching activities to life. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in recreation, good organizational skills, and a friendly demeanor to connect with the Soweto community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and preparation of recreational activities and events.
• Support the facilitation of programs, ensuring participant engagement and safety.
• Help manage equipment and resources needed for various recreational activities.
• Provide assistance to participants, answering questions and addressing needs during programs.
• Collaborate with the team to set up and clean up activity areas.

Requirements

• Some experience in assisting with recreational programs or working with community groups is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A genuine interest in providing positive recreational experiences for the Soweto community.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage reflective of your contribution.
• Flexible part-time hours, offering work-life balance.
• Valuable experience in program support and community recreation.
• Opportunity to be part of enriching local community activities.
• Supportive team environment and practical on-the-job training.