Associate, Recreation

Job Description

Job Description

Title of Position : Recreation Associate

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Department : Childcare

Reports to : Recreation Coordinator

Positions reporting to this position : None

Salary : $16.79 per hour

Purpose of the Position :

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Associate will assist in the development and implementation of educational and recreational activities that will support the racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds of the children and families served by Win.

Responsibilities :

• Plan, organize, and participate in social activities with clients and their children.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with community organizations and other city programs that provide free and / or low-cost recreational activities to homeless families.
• Work with Recreation Coordinator to organize special events for holiday celebrations reflecting the racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of our families.
• Provide escort and supervise the children / youth during field trips and outside activities.
• Responsible for monitoring all recreation equipment in need of repair.
• Ensure that children do not use broken equipment.
• Participate in case conferences, agency wide and staff meetings, as required by program.
• Complete necessary documentation to support and track activities of clients.
• Prepare reports required by funders and Win in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide continuous feedback to Recreation Coordinator and interface with the program staff and Win’s Department of Children’s Services to ensure the program meets the needs of children.
• Actively participate as a member of the shelter’s multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all child care programs and child development plans are effectively coordinated.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and days that NYC schools are closed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Functions :
• Must be able to ascend / descend stairs in the assigned building.
• Must be able to escort children on field trips using public transportation.

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Qualifications :

WIN’S DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION HIRING COMMITMENT

Our most effective service to our community comes from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experience. As a result, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. Win actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

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Company Description

Women In Need provides safe, clean shelter and critical services and programs to over 10% of the homeless families in New York City. As the City’s homelessness crisis continues to escalate at an unprecedented rate, Win continues to increase in size, staff, and scope. With 14 shelters, and hundreds of supportive housing units, Win will serves more than 10,000 homeless families annually – always with a trauma informed focus on providing programs and services they need to confidently regain their independence and succeed on their own. For more than 39 years, Win’s mission has been to break the cycle of homelessness for families in New York City.

Company Description

Women In Need provides safe, clean shelter and critical services and programs to over 10% of the homeless families in New York City. As the City’s homelessness crisis continues to escalate at an unprecedented rate, Win continues to increase in size, staff, and scope. With 14 shelters, and hundreds of supportive housing units, Win will serves more than 10,000 homeless families annually – always with a trauma informed focus on providing programs and services they need to confidently regain their independence and succeed on their own. For more than 39 years, Win’s mission has been to break the cycle of homelessness for families in New York City.