Part Time Recreation Assistant

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • City of Canandaigua, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant to join our Canandaigua Team. This role involves overseeing educational programs for children in the Phoenix After-School Program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Desire and ability to work with children
• Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities
• Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control
• Safety oriented at all times

Nice To Haves

• Creative and artistic a major plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize structured and unstructured activities for children participating in After-School Program
• Supervise a group of 8–10 children during after-school activities
• Maintain health and safety of children at all times
• Discipline children when needed in a loving and constructive way to promote personal responsibility and a good moral character
• Report any problems or concerns regarding the child’s welfare to the Program Director
• Assist with implementation of planned programs and activities under the direction of the Program Director
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings when scheduled
• Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activities
• Assist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the community
• Other duties deemed necessary assigned by Program Director

Benefits

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays and sick time
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for Short Term Disability
• Christmas Bonus

What This Job Offers

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