Assistant Recreation Specialist

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC • New York, NY

7d • $37,853 - $37,853 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program at Serenity House Family Residence. The Assistant Recreation Specialist will enforce applicable rules, provide assistance as needed, and contribute to the overall effectiveness and enhancement of the recreational program. This position also involves preparing nutritious meals and snacks according to USDA guidelines, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and performing other related duties to ensure clients receive entitled services and privileges.

Requirements

• Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience.
• Knowledgeable of recreational activities in the community.
• Experience working with children of all ages.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Food Safety Certification required within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Motivate client participation in the recreation program.
• Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
• Submit monthly assessments for program effectiveness.
• Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities.
• Organize and implement all holiday activities for residents.
• Maintain all records in accordance with Serenity House policies and regulated agencies (attendance forms, permission slips, monthly schedules and reports, trip forms, lesson forms, etc.).
• De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention using security guards as back up.
• Instructs and demonstrates to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
• Issues, collects and accounts for recreation equipment.
• Inventory and maintain all recreational equipment and supplies for quarterly submission.
• Plan all activities within the confinements of the recreational budget.
• Complete monthly recreation schedules.
• Assist with supervising and monitoring of all participants in the After School Program.
• Develop and maintain a structured After School Program consisting of a Study Hour, lunch period and a structured socialization period for the youngsters of Serenity House.
• Prepares nutritious breakfast, lunch & snacks in accordance to USDA guidelines.
• Follows recipes menu and portion controls.
• Ensures that food is prepared in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Cleaning, sanitizing and the organization of food products and utensils in kitchen on a routine basis (i.e. Refrigerator, Freezer, Shelves, Dishes).

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• Potential for college student debt forgiveness tax free on Federal Direct Loans (PSLF) if working full-time and meeting qualifying payment criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED