Role OverviewThe Recreation Specialist develops, implements, and provides recreational programs for all residents to promote self-development and expression; pro-social behavior; and habits, knowledge, and skills that promote long-term healthy living. She/he also collaborates with and supports the Youth Development staff by assisting youth in learning how to work together to solve problems in positive ways, helping youth develop life skills and develop constructive relationships, and supporting the Sanctuary Model and the Missouri Approach.
What You Will Do
Design, plan, and conduct programming in specified areas including sports, fitness and performing arts (dance, poetry, music, etc.), life skills and healthy living in consultation with program leadership. Research resources and venues pertaining to activities and maintain documentation of all events/activities to be kept on file (including submission of monthly calendar of activities) and adhere to documentation requirements (GSS logs, reports, etc).
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must be flexible to work during hours participants are available (e.g. some evening and weekend hours). Must be able to complete and pass all components of the program’s chosen de-escalation and physical intervention training. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience preferred
- Valid New York State driver’s license required
- Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational and prioritization skills
- The capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team
- Must be flexible to work during hours participants are available (e.g. some evening and weekend hours)
- Must be able to complete and pass all components of the program’s chosen de-escalation and physical intervention training
- Must be capable of sustained physical exertion and have no limitations on ability to engage in necessary physical intervention activities including but not limited to standing and kneeling movements to and from the floor and supporting a participant’s body weight
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth and family development and trauma-informed perspective
Benefits
- Salary: $42,600 to $48,000 annually based on relevant experience & education
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