Recreation Assistant

Title of Position: Recreation Associate
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Childcare
Reports to: Recreation Coordinator 
Positions reporting to this position: None 
Salary: $17.29 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. 

Core Competencies: 
• Leadership: Embodies Win’s Core Values and understands that client’s needs are staff’s priority. Acts with a high degree of professionalism and has a good work ethic. 
 • Facilitating Change: Willingly learns new approaches, methods, or technologies to improve client outcomes. Develops and meets challenging but achievable goals with clients’ wellbeing in mind. 
• Managing Performance: Interacts respectfully with clients and co-workers. Avoids conflict effectively. 
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Works diligently in the best interest of the clients. Maintains appropriate boundaries when working with clients. 
• Communicating and Collaborating: Works collaboratively; relies on and supports the team in achieving results. Communicates urgent priorities effectively. Values the full spectrum of diversity and inclusion for peers and clients. 

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.