Recreation Assistant
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Location
City of Canandaigua, New York
Salary
$16 - $16 / HOUR
Quick overview
The main duties involve planning and organizing structured and unstructured educational activities for children in the Phoenix After-School Program while ensuring their health and safety. Responsibilities also include supervising groups of children, providing constructive discipline, and assisting with program implementation under the Program Director's guidance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate a strong desire and ability to work effectively with children. Essential qualities include being energetic, having a sense of humor, patience, self-control, and always maintaining a safety orientation, with creative and artistic skills being a significant advantage.
Job description
Overview Seeking
- compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference! If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today! Seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant on our
- Canandaigua
- Corps
- Team
- Our
- Part
- Time opportunities offer: · Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time · Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) · Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) · Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life · Christmas Bonus · Wireless discount for Verizon customers ·
- Free parking
- 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 ProgramSupervise a group of 8–10 children during after-school activitiesMaintain health and safety of children at all timesDiscipline children when needed in a loving and constructive way to promote personal responsibility and a good moral characterReport any problems or concerns regarding the child’s welfare to the Program DirectorAssist with implementation of planned programs and activities under the direction of the Program DirectorAttend staff meetings and required trainings when scheduledEncourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activitiesAssist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the communityOther duties deemed necessary assigned by Program Director
Qualifications
SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:High School Diploma/GEDDesire and ability to work with childrenAbility to assist or lead with the teaching of activitiesEnergetic, sense of humor, patient and self-controlSafety oriented at all timesCreative 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.
Benefits
- Christmas Bonus
- Paid holidays
- Short Term Disability
- AFLAC
- Vacation time
- Free parking
- Sick time
- Generous time off
- Supplemental insurance plans
- Voluntary Term Life
- Employer funded Pension Plan
- Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
- Wireless discount for Verizon customers