Associate-Recreation

About the role

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. This position reports to the Recreation Coordinator and is non-exempt, with a salary of $17.29 per hour.

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.
• Monitor all recreation equipment in need of repair and 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 and 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs in the assigned building.
• Must be able to escort children on field trips using public transportation.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing educational/recreational activities for homeless or at-risk children.
• CPR /First Aide Certification eligible.
• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a supportive and nurturing manner with children and parents.
• Bilingual, English /Spanish a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Core Competencies

• Leadership: Embodies Win’s Core Values and understands that client’s needs are staff’s priority.
• Facilitating Change: Willingly learns new approaches, methods, or technologies to improve client outcomes.
• Managing Performance: Interacts respectfully with clients and co-workers.
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Works diligently in the best interest of the clients.
• Communicating and Collaborating: Works collaboratively; relies on and supports the team in achieving results.