We are Hiring - Recreation Aide

the Town of Cornwall Recreation Department is looking to hire a full-time Recreation Aide. Contact the recreation department at [email protected] or call 845-534-2070.

Job Description:

CLASS TITLE: FULL-TIME RECREATION AIDE

SALARY & BENEFITS: $52K - $55K plus Health/Medical Insurance and State Retirement Plan

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is entry-level recreation work involving responsibility for assisting in a variety of recreational activities, programs, events and caring for facilities and equipment while in use. Work is performed in accordance with specific instructions and under the direct supervision of a higher-level recreation or town employee.

A Recreation Aide plays a key role in delivering safe, engaging, and well‑organized community recreation programs.

A Recreation Aide supports community centers, parks, youth programs, senior programs, and special events.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists in planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities, supervises participants, sets up equipment, provides customer service, and ensures safety in community programs, typically under the direction of recreation staff.

CORE DUTIES:

Lead and supervise indoor/outdoor activities (senior programs, youth activities, sports, games, arts & crafts, etc.).

Assist with senior programming, community events and senior/community trips.

Chaperone trips and other group activities away from the recreation centers

Must be able to work evening and weekend hours as needed for certain events/trips/activities.

Interaction with diverse age groups and community members.

Provide customer service: greet visitors, answer phones, assist with registration, collect fees.

Perform administrative tasks (filing, data entry, scheduling support).

Set up, move, and maintain equipment and facilities.

Enforce safety rules and respond to incidents; complete accident reports.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of recreation spaces.

Monitor equipment use and report damage or needs.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work well with children and public/community members of all ages.

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to give simple instructions.

Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and participants.

Ability to stimulate and hold the interest of participants.

Dependability and time management skills.

Background check required for youth‑related positions.

Help Wanted - Part Time Court Clerk

The Town of Cornwall Justice Court is seeking to fill a vacancy for a part time court clerk to work Monday-Friday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Applications and additional information are available at the Town Court window Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FY 2027 Budget Information

View the 2027 Preliminary Budget: 2027 Preliminary Budget

View the 2027 Tentative Budget: 2027 Tentative Budget

View the 2027 Budget Presentation: 2027 Budget Presentation 10-6-2026

View the 2027 Notice of Budget Hearing: Notice of Public Hearing - FY2027 Budget