Recreation Assistant

Volunteers of American Greater New York•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision of the clients in their assigned area, and for enforcing applicable rules and providing assistance as needed. Paul Hotel Family Shelter is an emergency family shelter located in Manhattan for families experiencing homelessness. To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-services

Requirements

Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience.
The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) with Spanish-speaking clients preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities and motivate client participation in the recreation program.
Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
Present appropriate role model for client behavior and comply with relevant policies and procedures of Volunteers of America.
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.
Identify and refer those consumers who require medical, social services, and/or other program services to appropriate personnel.