RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTOR
Lighthouse Guild is the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to addressing and preventing vision loss. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals. With Lighthouse Guild, people who are at risk for, or affected by, vision loss have access to all the resources necessary to lead full, independent, and productive lives. We provide services, research and education, and advocate to help people with low vision and blindness. Our vision is a world in which no person is limited by their visual capacity.
SUMMARY: The Adult Day Health Care Program (GuildCare) provides healthcare and recreation for multicultural seniors with vision loss, developmental disabilities, and chronic medical conditions. A Recreational Instructor is needed to lead a variety of enjoyable recreational activities for the seniors who attend the program.
LOCATION: 1170 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the program director or designee the Recreational Instructor will:
1. Plan, organize and execute daily recreational activities.
2. Develop curriculum and teach program content appropriate for the participant’s age and abilities.
3. Execute all duties connected with set up, execution and breakdown of recreation workshops/activities, i.e., games, trivia, folk dance, square dance, sing-along, etc.
4. Demonstrate and teach proper techniques for each activity and provide a safe and supportive learning environment for all participants.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be able to relate comfortably to disabled and blind adults/seniors.
2. Ability to plan and lead recreational activities independently with staff supervision, required.
3. Course work in recreation, education, sociology or a related field preferred.
4. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.
DETAILS OF SERVICE OPPORTUNITY:
This is an on-going opportunity that begins upon approval by staff members. Candidates must be available Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm, at least one hour per week, plus any time required for planning and preparation. A health form and proof of immunizations must be completed by physician. All candidates must be tested for TB prior to volunteering. The attire during this position is casual.
To express your interest in this opportunity, submit a resume to volunteer@lighthouseguild.org. Please include the days and hours you are available to serve. Direct all questions to The Stephen T. Pearlman Volunteer Center at (646) 874-8688.
