Recreation Specialist (3764)

Together for Youth • Town of Colonie, NY

2d • $29 - $29

About The Position

As a Recreation Specialist at Together for Youth, you will be responsible for implementing and facilitating recreational programs and activities. The Recreation Specialist will implement and facilitate the recreation program but not limited to sports, leisure, cultural, and therapeutic based activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in a similar field
• Experience working with at risk youth and/or non-profit experience preferred
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, including attention to detail and training skills
• Ability to work with a culturally and economically diverse population
• Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving history to the Agency

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at risk youth and/or non-profit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises, teaches and acts as a role model for youth, and be aware and account for youth at all times
• Demonstrated ability to create adventure-based recreational programs and ability to manage and operate various recreational facilities and equipment
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and ability to become and maintain TCI, First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, ABC and NYPUM certification
• Demonstrated understanding of programming for youth with substance abuse and/or mental health challenges
• Demonstrated organizational skills including time management and ability to facilitate a variety of recreational programs and workforce development activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time