Recreation Worker
JCCA, Pleasantville, NY, United States
Recreation Worker
Are you passionate about youth development, therapeutic engagement, and creating dynamic, healing environments?
JCCA is seeking a Recreation Worker to facilitate creating recreational programs that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of youth on campus. This position engages youth through structured therapeutic activities aligned with treatment goals. Recreation Workers design and deliver activities that promote creativity, build strengths, and support youth development through physical fitness, arts and crafts, dance, yoga/meditation, outdoor adventure, team sports, leadership development, performing arts, culinary arts, gardening/agriculture, and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design & Facilitation
Collaborate with youth and clinical teams to create therapeutic recreation programs
Facilitate daily activities, events, group outings, and creative workshops
Prepare monthly activity calendars and track youth participation and progress
Use your creativity to build new clubs, activities, and interest-based groups
Reinforce positive behavior and teach essential life skills through recreation
Documentation & Evaluation
Submit group notes and attendance records in agency systems
Track and evaluate program success and youth engagement
Monitor recreation budgets and monthly cottage expenditures
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with residential and clinical teams to support youth goals
Maintain communication with staff on programming updates
Assist with community partnerships and volunteer-led events
Operations & Safety
Maintain clean and safe recreation spaces, equipment, and transportation
Support logistics for programming (supplies, tickets, trips)
Ensure youth safety and participate in crisis support as needed
Follow all agency policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Youth Development, Social Work, or a related field preferred
Experience:
Minimum 2 years working with at-risk youth, youth in foster care, or those with behavioral/mental health needs
Strong background in youth development, group facilitation, or recreation programming
Skills & Strengths:
Creative and organized with the ability to adapt activities to diverse needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Tech-savvy (Microsoft Office, Canva, etc.)
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Bilingual English/Spanish
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid NY, NJ, or CT driver's license
TCI and CPR/First Aid (can be obtained after hire)
Mental Health CPR preferred
Compensation: $19.10 - 22.30 per hour
Schedule Options:
Full Time: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday -Saturday -1PM -9PM; Saturday and Sunday hours 11AM -7PM
Part Time: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday -Saturday -3:30PM -9PM; Saturday and Sunday hours 11AM -7PM
Are you passionate about youth development, therapeutic engagement, and creating dynamic, healing environments?
JCCA is seeking a Recreation Worker to facilitate creating recreational programs that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of youth on campus. This position engages youth through structured therapeutic activities aligned with treatment goals. Recreation Workers design and deliver activities that promote creativity, build strengths, and support youth development through physical fitness, arts and crafts, dance, yoga/meditation, outdoor adventure, team sports, leadership development, performing arts, culinary arts, gardening/agriculture, and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Program Design & Facilitation
Collaborate with youth and clinical teams to create therapeutic recreation programs
Facilitate daily activities, events, group outings, and creative workshops
Prepare monthly activity calendars and track youth participation and progress
Use your creativity to build new clubs, activities, and interest-based groups
Reinforce positive behavior and teach essential life skills through recreation
Documentation & Evaluation
Submit group notes and attendance records in agency systems
Track and evaluate program success and youth engagement
Monitor recreation budgets and monthly cottage expenditures
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with residential and clinical teams to support youth goals
Maintain communication with staff on programming updates
Assist with community partnerships and volunteer-led events
Operations & Safety
Maintain clean and safe recreation spaces, equipment, and transportation
Support logistics for programming (supplies, tickets, trips)
Ensure youth safety and participate in crisis support as needed
Follow all agency policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Youth Development, Social Work, or a related field preferred
Experience:
Minimum 2 years working with at-risk youth, youth in foster care, or those with behavioral/mental health needs
Strong background in youth development, group facilitation, or recreation programming
Skills & Strengths:
Creative and organized with the ability to adapt activities to diverse needs
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Tech-savvy (Microsoft Office, Canva, etc.)
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Bilingual English/Spanish
Licenses & Certifications:
Valid NY, NJ, or CT driver's license
TCI and CPR/First Aid (can be obtained after hire)
Mental Health CPR preferred
Compensation: $19.10 - 22.30 per hour
Schedule Options:
Full Time: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday -Saturday -1PM -9PM; Saturday and Sunday hours 11AM -7PM
Part Time: Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday -Saturday -3:30PM -9PM; Saturday and Sunday hours 11AM -7PM