Recreation Activity Assistant

Woods Services•Middletown Township, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Activity Assistant plans, implements and assists with the activities and events that benefit the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of the residents. This role involves working with coworkers to maintain recreational facilities, planning special themed events, coordinating physical activities and games, and implementing arts and crafts, clubs, and musical activities. The assistant will also communicate the daily recreation schedule to residents, assist with large group events, complete documentation, and perform duties at the barn and pool areas as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and must physically be able to provide behavioral support and intervention as needed to ensure client and staff safety.
Must be agile, able to bend, squat, stretch, reach, push up and stand for several hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or in recreational programming preferred.

Responsibilities

Works with coworkers to maintain the organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of recreational facilities and equipment.
Plans special themed events that offer a variety of activities and fun for the residents.
Plans and coordinates physical activities and games that meet the needs and interests of the residents.
Plans and implements arts and crafts, clubs and musical activities after 3pm during the week and between 10-5pm on the weekends.
Communicates with residences about daily recreation schedule
Assists coworkers at special large group events and activities
Implements specific special projects as assigned.
Completes and maintains all required documentation regarding recreational activities and attendance.
Performs duties at the barn and pool areas as assigned by supervisor.