Urgent Assistant Recreation Specialist, Bronx (Bilingual Spanish/DV Shelter)
About The Position
The Assistant Recreation Specialist will be responsible for the direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program. This role involves enforcing rules, providing assistance, motivating client participation, and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with regulations. The specialist will also be responsible for organizing holiday activities, maintaining records, de-escalating conflicts, and managing recreational equipment and supplies. Additionally, the role includes preparing nutritious meals in accordance with USDA guidelines, ensuring food safety, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. The ultimate goal is to ensure clients receive entitled services, meet program objectives, maintain a positive public image, and enhance the program's recreational plan.
Requirements
- Two years (2) of College and one year (1) of related experience or High School Diploma and two years (2) of related experience.
- Knowledgeable of recreational activities in the community.
- Experience working with children of ALL ages.
- Food Safety Certification, required within 6 months of employment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish, highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program.
- Enforce applicable rules and provide assistance as needed.
- Motivate client participation in the recreation program.
- Monitor 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 the program's 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.
- Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
- Issue, collect, and account for recreation equipment.
- Inventory and maintain all recreational equipment and supplies for quarterly submission.
- Plan all activities within the confines 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.
- Prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch & snacks in accordance to USDA guidelines.
- Follow recipes, menu, and portion controls.
- Ensure that food is prepared in a sanitary and timely manner.
- Clean, sanitize, and organize food products and utensils in the kitchen on a routine basis.
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 through PSLF
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
