RECREATION ASSISTANT

RECREATION ASSISTANT 3.6 3.6

out of 5 stars 828 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 $20 an hour

CITY OF PEEKSKILL 7

reviews $20 an hour

POSTING DATE

APRIL 24, 2026 POSTING

END DATE

MAY 4, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Youth Advocate, an incumbent in this class supports the implementation of the Rising Stars Program, a year-round youth empowerment initiative serving City youth ages 10-14 in an after school setting. This position assists with daily program operations, youth supervision, enrichment activities, mentoring engagement, and family/community interaction. The Recreation Assistant plays a vital role in building positive relationships, strengthening life skills, improving academic readiness, and developing leadership potential. Does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provide safe and consistent supervision of youth during program hours; Serve as a caring adult mentor, role model, and trusted support; Promote pro-social behavior, conflict resolution, and emotional wellness; Assist in planning, setting up, and facilitating daily program activities; Support seasonal programming including school break camps and summer bridge program; Provide light academic assistance as needed; Assist with attendance tracking and program documentation; Help monitor behavior and complete incident reports if needed; Assist in coordinating/chaperoning field trips and community engagements; Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming program environment; Help foster inclusive, culturally responsive engagement; Attend weekly program meetings (in person or virtually); Diffuse conflict and support positive behavior management; Prepare weekly program summaries; Attend all trainings pertaining to youth development; Uphold The City/Youth Bureau values, professionalism, and community respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(As adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department) None

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday

• Friday | 2:30 PM
• 6:00 PM One Saturday per month | 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM Additional hours during school breaks, special events, and summer programming as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced, youth-centered program setting Indoor and outdoor activities

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 in di viduals with di sabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 in di viduals with di sabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not subject to substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

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.