Recreation Assistant, Brooklyn

Position: Recreation Assistant The Recreation Assistant is responsible for the direct supervision of the clients in their assigned area, and for enforcing applicable rules and providing assistance as needed. New Hope Shelter is a program that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser Minimum Qualifications: Two years of college and one year of related experience or high school diploma and two years of related experience. Candidates with related experience with domestic violence preferred. Recreation Assistant Principal Responsibilities: Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities and motivate client participation in the recreation program. Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations. Present appropriate role model for client behavior and comply with relevant policies and procedures of Volunteers of America. De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention. Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports. Issue, collect and account for recreation equipment. Identify and refer those consumers who require medical, social services, and/or other program services to appropriate personnel. We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy: Medical, Dental,&Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Life Insurance Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday And much more!