Make Every Day Meaningful for Children and Families
$17.82/Hour
THE ROLE
Win is looking for an energetic and compassionate Recreation Associate to help create safe, engaging, and enriching experiences for children and families living in shelter. In this role, you will support educational and recreational programming that celebrates the diverse cultural backgrounds of the families we serve while fostering positive child development, community engagement, and family well-being.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Plan and facilitate recreational, educational, and social activities for children, youth, and families
Support the coordination of special events and holiday celebrations that reflect the cultural diversity of our communities
Build partnerships with community organizations to expand access to free and low-cost activities and resources
Escort and supervise children and youth during field trips, community outings, and program activities
Monitor recreational equipment and help maintain a safe environment for all participants
Collaborate with shelter staff, Childcare Services, and multidisciplinary teams to support child development goals
Maintain activity records, documentation, and reports in a timely and accurate manner
Provide feedback and recommendations to strengthen programs and ensure activities meet the needs of children and families
WHO YOU WILL BE
You will possess a high school diploma or equivalent
You will have at least two (2) years of experience providing educational, recreational, or youth development programming for children, preferably within homeless or at-risk populations
You will demonstrate the ability to build trusting and supportive relationships with children and parents
Numbers & Facts
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Skills
Child Developmentunmatched
Child Supportunmatched
Childcareunmatched
Community Programsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Diversityunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Homeless Servicesunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Recreationunmatched
Riskunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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