RECREATION ASSISTANT

POSTING DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2026

POSTING END DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2026

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Site Manager, an incumbent in this class assists in the conduct of Senior recreation activities. This position is the entry level in the field of recreation and involves the performance of routine tasks. Does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in conducting a recreation program at a the senior center;
• Assists in the conducting socials, dances, tournaments, special events, storytelling sessions, dramatics, parties, etc.;
• Assists in the instruction of seniors in games, sports, arts and crafts, dancing, singing, dramatics, etc.;
• Keeps records of attendance, activities, equipment, etc.;
• Assists in making up schedules for seniors and special events;
• May operate audio-visual equipment;
• Distributes and collects equipment;
• May assist with the chaperoning of trips and other group activities;
• May assist in officiating at athletic contests;
• May assist in giving first aid, if required;
• May occasionally assist clerical staff by recording verbal and written data, answering phones, accepting fees, and preparing mailings during peak times in the office or when clerical staff is on break.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, ATTRIBUTES

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to communicate orally and in writing in both Spanish and English.

***BILINGUAL/SPANISH-SPEAKING A PLUS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (As adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department)

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger or grasp, reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The physical requirements of this position also require the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly to move objects.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, or extreme cold as well.

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by the applicable Department Head/supervisor and/or City Manager.
• This job description is intended for the internal use by the City of Peekskill and does not replace the job specification that has been adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department.
• This job description does not create a contract of employment, express or implied.

Salary : $24