Part Time Recreation Assistant
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The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
NY
Summary
The Recreation Assistant will plan and organize structured activities while supervising a group of children in an after-school setting. They are responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the children and reporting any welfare concerns to the Program Director.
Job Description
Overview
Seeking Part Time Recreation Assistant to join our Canandaigua Team
Our Part Time opportunities offer:
- Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays and sick time
- Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
- Eligibility for Short Term Disability
- Christmas Bonus
SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Oversee educational programs for children in the Phoenix After-School Program.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Plan and organize structured and unstructured activities for children participating in After-School Program
- Supervise a group of 8–10 children during after-school activities
- Maintain health and safety of children at all times
- Discipline children when needed in a loving and constructive way to promote personal responsibility and a good moral character
- Report any problems or concerns regarding the child’s welfare to the Program Director
- Assist with implementation of planned programs and activities under the direction of the Program Director
- Attend staff meetings and required trainings when scheduled
- Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activities
- Assist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the community
- Other duties deemed necessary assigned by Program Director
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Desire and ability to work with children
- Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities
- Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control
- Safety oriented at all times
- Creative and artistic a major plus
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from substance abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at our more than 6,400 centers of operation around the country. In 2024, Forbes ranked The Salvation Army 6th in its list of America’s Top 100 Charities. And in 2021, The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked The Salvation Army 2nd on its list of “America’s Favorite Charities.”
Founded
1865
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
West Nyack, New York