Activity Assistant

As an Activity Assistant, you're typically supporting the activities team by preparing materials, escorting participants, and helping during programs. Your day might involve setting up craft supplies before an activity, helping residents find their way to the activity room, assisting individuals who need one-on-one support during group programs, or cleaning up afterward. You're entry-level work in recreation, learning the basics while providing hands-on help that keeps programs running.

The work often requires following directions and paying attention to participants. You might help someone struggling with a craft project, redirect a participant who's wandering during an activity, or make sure everyone has what they need. Physical tasks and people tasks blend — you're arranging furniture, distributing materials, and also engaging warmly with participants who need encouragement or assistance.

People who thrive here often want to work in recreation but are just starting out, using the assistant role to learn how programs work while being helpful. You're comfortable taking direction, doing routine tasks without complaint, and being present with participants even when the work itself isn't complex. Reliability and willingness matter more than experience; you're showing up consistently and helping wherever you're needed.