Recreation Assistant
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YMCA of Middle TN
Nashville, TN, US
Summary
The Recreation Assistant will set up and lead various outdoor activities including crafts, ropes, canoeing, and archery. They are responsible for ensuring guest safety, maintaining program areas, and providing a welcoming environment for all participants.
Job Description
Camp Widjiwagan of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee is Now Hiring for a Recreation Assistant
Position Type: Part-time
Pay Range starts at $17 per hour (or more depending on experience)
Hey there, outdoor enthusiast 👋 We’re the team at Joe C. Davis YMCA Outdoor Center, and we’re looking for an energetic and service-minded Recreation Assistant to help bring our group events and retreats to life. If you love working with people, enjoy leading activities, and thrive in the outdoors, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a Recreation Assistant, you’ll help set up and lead activities like crafts, ropes, canoeing, archery, horseback riding, and more. You’ll work closely with guests to ensure every activity is safe, well-organized, and fun—rain or shine. You’ll also help keep program areas clean and ready, support your teammates, and make every guest feel welcome and cared for.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum age: 18
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- At least 1 year of customer service experience preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional attitude, sound judgment, and a passion for creating great experiences
- Willingness to work outdoors and as part of a team
📝 Certifications:
- New Hire Orientation before your first shift
- Basic CPR/First Aid/AED within 30 days of hire or before your first shift with children
- Certification (Y-provided) in at least one specialty activity (e.g., ropes or archery)
If you’re ready to spend your days outdoors creating unforgettable experiences, we’d love to meet you.
👉 Apply today and help us make every moment count!
THE YMCA MISSION: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, our staff—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—work to bridge the gap in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving the nation’s health and wellbeing and providing support to our neighbors. Simply put, the Y is for everyone. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The YMCA has been a part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 1875. Today, we serve a membership base in excess of 200,000 through 15 membership centers. We also provide before- and after-school care at more than 120 locations, serving more than 5,500 children. We live our not-for-profit, charitable mission daily by providing life-changing programs and services that enrich people from all walks of life.
Founded
1875
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
THE YMCA MISSION: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, our staff—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—work to bridge the gap in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving the nation’s health and wellbeing and providing support to our neighbors. Simply put, the Y is for everyone. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
The YMCA has been a part of Nashville and Middle Tennessee since 1875. Today, we serve a membership base in excess of 200,000 through 15 membership centers. We also provide before- and after-school care at more than 120 locations, serving more than 5,500 children. We live our not-for-profit, charitable mission daily by providing life-changing programs and services that enrich people from all walks of life.
Founded
1875
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
