• Recreation Assistant

    The Salvation Army (Philadelphia, PA)


    Overview

     

    Position: Recreation Assistant (RA) Location/Dept.: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, Philadelphia PA Availability: Immediate Schedule: Part Time (up to 19 hours weekly) - varying hours based on scheduled events, evenings and weekends required Reporting Relationship: Fitness & Recreation Manager Salary: $18.00 Grade:75 Non Exempt

    Responsibilities

    The Recreation Assistant will help develop and implement traditional and non-traditional recreational activities, giving direct supervision to same as assigned in the gymnasium, and throughout the RJCCC campus. The RA will also assist with the coordination of recreational activities for the afterschool program, day camp, Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC), and the Sunoco Foundation Learning Center (SLFC).

    Qualifications

    Prior work experience or successfully completed internship in field of study preferred. Detail oriented. Ability to work with a diverse population, including various age ranges. Must be safety conscious. Must possess ability to provide excellent customer service. Must possess excellent program development skills. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English. Must be able to handle difficult situations/confrontations in a professional manner. As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check. Must have an understanding of and appreciation for the Mission Statements of The Salvation Army and the RJKCCC.

    Contact: Please send your resume along with a cover letter with salary expectation to:

    The Salvation Army Kroc Center

     

    Human Resources Department

     

    4200 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19129

     

    To Apply: Recreation Assistant at Philadelphia - Kroc (https://careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com/jobs/13799/recreation-assistant/job)

     

    No phone calls please.

     

    Released by the Kroc Center Human Resources Department 4/28/2025

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

     

    The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

     

    Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

     

    Req No: 2356

     

    Job LocationsUS-PA-Philadelphia

     

    Job ID 2025-13799

     

    Category Fitness

     

    Compensation Min USD $17.00/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Part-Time