OFF CAMPUS: Recreational Assistant
2025-2026 Academic Year
Department: Harambee Center for Youth and Community Service –harambeetogether.org
Location: Off-Campus Site: 54 West Street, Danbury, CT (5 minutes from the Midtown Campus)
Description: At Harambee, they work together to provide a safe haven for the low-income and minority youth of Danbury, CT; where kids and teens can learn new skills, practice sports, and gain a community to support them! Helping the youth is ensuring security and success in the future of the world. Coordination of sports/recreational programs for youth and participating at an instructional capacity within those activities.
Requirements/Desired: Must be eligible for federal work study as part of the financial aid package. Must have reliable transportation to/from job site.
- Some experience with sports (Basketball, Soccer, other organized sports) & ability to be physically active and demonstrate/instruct sports techniques.
Hours/Schedule: 4pm-8pm, up to 20hrs per week
This position is not available over the summer
Pay Rate: $19 / hour
Payroll Type: Federal Work Study Only
Contact: Interested students should first contact Nancy Wilder (wildern@wcsu.edu) in Financial Aid to verify work study eligibility.
If eligible, students will be provided instructions on how to apply for the position.
If hired, federal work study will be added to student’s account, and they will be hired through the university hiring process.