Recreation Assistant

The Salvation Army • Canandaigua, NY

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About The Position

Overview Seeking: compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference! If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today! Seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant on our Canandaigua Corps Team Our Part Time opportunities offer: · Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time · Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment) · Tax Deferred Annuity (403B) · Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life · Christmas Bonus · Wireless discount for Verizon customers · Free parking SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION: Oversee 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, vacation time and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Christmas Bonus
• Wireless discount for Verizon customers
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees