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Recreation AssistantVolunteers of America Greater New York • New York, NY, United States
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Recreation Assistant

Recreation Assistant

Volunteers of America Greater New York • New York, NY, United States
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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 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

Location : New York, NY 10001

Minimum Qualifications :

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy :

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
  • And much more!

    Please note : Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

    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!

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