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Assistant Recreation Specialist

African American Planning Commission, Inc., New York, NY, United States


Functions Responsible for the direct supervision of children and residents participating in the recreational program. Enforces applicable rules and provides assistance as needed.

Principal Activities

Motivate client participation in the recreation program.

Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations. Submit monthly assessments for program effectiveness.

Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities.

Organize and implement all holiday activities for residents.

Maintain all records in accordance with Serenity House policies and regulated agencies such as attendance forms, permission slips, monthly schedules and reports, trip forms, lesson forms, etc.

De‑escalate conflicts among the client population through non‑violent intervention using security guards as backup.

Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.

Issue, collect and account for recreation equipment. Inventory and maintain all recreational equipment and supplies for quarterly submission.

Plan all activities within the confinements of the recreational budget.

Assist with supervising and monitoring of all participants in the After School Program.

Develop and maintain a structured After School Program consisting of a Study Hour, lunch period and a structured socialization period for the youngsters of Serenity House.

KITCHEN AND PREPARATION OF FOOD

Prep nutritious breakfast, lunch & snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.

Follow recipes, menu and portion controls.

Ensure that food is prepared in a sanitary and timely manner.

Clean, sanitize and organize food products and utensils in kitchen on a routine basis (i.e. refrigerator, freezer, shelves, dishes).

Other related duties as assigned.

Effect On End Results

Ensure that all clients who enter the shelter receive the services and privileges that they are entitled to.

Meet program goals and objectives.

Help maintain a positive public image for the program.

Enhance Serenity House's Recreational program.

Qualifications Two years of college and one year of related experience or a high school diploma and two years of related experience. Must be knowledgeable of recreational activities in the community. Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English). Experience working with children of all ages. Must have excellent communication skills and Food Safety Certification.

Compensation And Benefits Base salary range for this position is $37,852 per year.

Benefits:

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision; Commuter Benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days); Life Insurance; Long Term Disability; Retirement Benefits Plan (403B). Eligibility requirements apply. AAPCI also offers a college student debt forgiveness tax‑free program under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full‑time and make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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