General Description :

Private residential high school in Upper Nyack, NY is seeking enthusiastic Recreation Specialists that will be responsible for leading various recreational activities to enhance the experience for our students.

Responsibilities:

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to implement and supervise a wide variety of recreation programs (i.e. arts and crafts, kickball, fitness programs, board games, scavenger hunts, etc.) Engagement techniques

• expertise in creating inclusive environments and engaging children in meaningful activities Collaboration
• the ability to work and work closely with peers to ensure programs run effectively and efficiently Adaptability
• ability to adjust programs based on student needs and feedback from supervisors

Daily Job Functions:

Supervise daily after school recreation activities to ensure smooth operations. This may involve carrying out "lesson plans" for various structured activities (i.e. spikeball tournament, bingo night, disc golf, etc.) Engage with students during activities to promote participation, inspiration, and a positive environment Work with peers and other recreation staff to carry out activities Gather feedback from students in activities and report to Recreation Director As needed, supervise "off campus" events such as: hiking, pool trips, movie nights, etc. Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team discussions Perform other duties as assigned by

Recreation Director Schedule:

Friday:

12-9

PM Saturday:

11AM-9

PM Sunday:

11AM-9

PM Monday:

3-9

PM Requirements:

Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in recreation programs and activities and/or school settings Diverse background in personal and/or professional recreation experiences (i.e. coaching, physical education, camp counselor, fitness instructor etc.) Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary

About Us:

The Summit School is a New York State Approved Day and Residential Treatment Center. We collaborate with school districts throughout New York State to provide special education services to emotionally fragile young adults. The Summit School at Nyack's mission is to provide a unified yet individualized and thoughtful approach to therapeutic, academic, and recreational programming. Students receive specialized instruction, guidance, and encouragement to build on their strengths and realize their potential. Summit's 12:1:1 classroom ratio allows for academic support in small and personalized classes. Conveniently located, the Summit school is situated on the Hudson River just 30 miles from New York City. The Summit School offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a variety of additional fringe benefits.

Website:

www.summitnyack.com

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$29.00

• $35.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person