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Recreation Assistant
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,750 / year median in Maryland
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Activity Assistant Assist the Director by planning and carrying out various group activity programs. Interacts with residents in group and independent situations and engages them in sensory stimulation activities. Motivates and encourages residents to attend provided programs. Acquaints self with all facility's residents. Adapts recreational programs according to resident's diagnosis and suggests new and creative ideas from which the residents would benefit Are you an Activity Assistant looking to start working immediately? Are you an Activity Assistant looking to work close to your home with a flexible schedule? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Layhill Center is the place you want to be! We would love to connect with you so that we can share with you why so many of your Activity Assistant peers are so proud to be part of the Layhill Center family. Please apply here and we will be glad to reach out to you to schedule an interview for the Activity Assistant position with Layhill Center .
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules