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Recreation Assistant

The Salvation Army
Canandaigua, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Seeking compassionate individuals looking to help make a difference!

If you are passionate about making a difference in someone’s life and want to work for an organization that appreciates and recognizes their employee’s success, we encourage you to apply today!

Seeking a Part Time Recreation Assistant on our Canandaigua Corps Team

Our Part Time opportunities offer

  • Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
  • Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
  • Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
  • Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
  • Christmas Bonus
  • Wireless discount for Verizon customers
  • Free parking


SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION

Oversee educational programs for children in the Phoenix After-School Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Plan and organize structured and unstructured activities for children participating in After-School Program

Supervise a group of 8-10 children during after-school activities

Maintain health and safety of children at all times

Discipline children when needed in a loving and constructive way to promote personal responsibility and a good moral character

Report any problems or concerns regarding the child’s welfare to the Program Director

Assist with implementation of planned programs and activities under the direction of the Program Director

Attend staff meetings and required trainings when scheduled

Encourage each child to participate in constructive recreation and leisure activities

Assist children to develop an awareness of the Canandaigua community and leisure options in the community

Other duties deemed necessary assigned by Program Director

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

High School Diploma/GED

Desire and ability to work with children

Ability to assist or lead with the teaching of activities

Energetic, sense of humor, patient and self-control

Safety oriented at all times

Creative and artistic a major plus

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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