Recreation Specialist
The Children's Village
Location
New York
Salary
$19 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Recreation Specialist will lead and implement various social, educational, and recreational programs for youth and adults. They are responsible for promoting participation and facilitating activities in specialized areas such as STEM, dance, art, or technology.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of college education. A minimum of one year of experience working, interning, or volunteering with youth in an educational or recreational setting is required.
Job description
Position Overview
Lead the implementation of a variety of social, educational, and recreational programs for youth and adults. The Specialist will promote participation, lead activities in an area of specialty (STEM, dance, art, technology, etc.). The Specialist must have familiarity working with youth and young adults between 5-21 years of age. Hours are duing after school hours and school vacations.
Position Qualifications
HSD/GED required. One year of college required. One year, minmum, experience interning/volunteering/working with youth in an educational or recreational setting, required. Enrollment in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program preferred. Experience with arts/crafts, sports, etc., strongly preferred.
The children’s village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
