What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at Northeast Arc?
Are you ready to have a blast while making a meaningful impact? Have fun, make a difference, and earn some extra cash by joining us as a per diem Recreation Specialist in Danvers, MA!
Pay Rate: $22.00
Recreation Program Schedule
Qualifications
Northeast Arc’s Recreation program offers individuals the opportunity to participate in active and healthy recreation as well as leisure activities for enjoyment, relaxation, development, and personal growth. Recreation offers a variety of programs that run weekly during the nights and weekends, as well as seasonal. Examples of our activities include:
Pay Rate: $22.00
Recreation Program Schedule
- Monday & Tuesday after 4:00 PM
- Wednesday daytime
- Friday 5:00-8:00 PM
- Saturday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Qualifications
- Must have a High School diploma. Some college experience is preferred.
- Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
- Prior experience with teens/ youth.
- Prior experience in the field of Recreation and Leisure is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
- Aids the Recreation Manager, Lead Recreation Specialist and Director of Recreation in the delivery of community based athletic, adventure, art, social and educational programs, events, trips and workshops.
- Assists the Recreation Department and or their designated program lead in the supervision of volunteers during the delivery of programs, events, trips and workshops.
- Maintains close contact with Recreation Manager and Director regarding incidents, their documentation and is accountable for the submission of mandated reporting.
- Leading the implementation and management of programs, community outings, events and workshops.
- Assisting the Recreation Manager and Director by contributing input towards effective development and implementation of program and special events.
- Aids the Recreation Manager or Lead Recreation Specialist with communications with participants, families, and support staff as well as with external organizations and agencies as/if needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Northeast Arc’s Recreation program offers individuals the opportunity to participate in active and healthy recreation as well as leisure activities for enjoyment, relaxation, development, and personal growth. Recreation offers a variety of programs that run weekly during the nights and weekends, as well as seasonal. Examples of our activities include:
- Fitness classes like yoga and boxing
- Bowling Leagues
- Dances
- Movie Nights and Outings
Salary : $22