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Recreation Assistant

Volunteers of America Greater New York
New York, NY, United States
$19,23 an hour
Permanent
Full-time

Recreation Assistant

New York, NY 10001, USA Req #3207

Friday, June 28, 2024

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050.

We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing.

Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV / AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs , and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position : Recreation Assistant

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 a transitional family shelter where asylum seekers are provided with resources, services and an opportunity to integrate to a new culture and language.

To learn more about Volunteers of America-GNY, copy and paste this link into a browser https : / / www.voa-gny.org / our-services

Location : 32 West 29

Street

New York, NY 10001

Minimum Qualifications :

Associates Degree or 60 college credits courses in Human Services field or High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of relevant shelter experience.

The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills. Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) with Spanish-speaking clients preferred.

Recreation Assistant Principal 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.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including :

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription coverage
  • Life insurance,
  • Retirement plan
  • Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license / certification)
  • Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition :
  • Paid Birthday Holiday

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser : https : / / www.voa-gny.org / about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled / Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Other details

  • Job Family Childcare
  • Job Function Childcare
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $19.23
  • Max Hiring Rate $19.23
  • Required Education Some College

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