After-School Recreation Programs Lead

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Rescue Fund in New York, NY seeks a dedicated manager for the After School Recreation Program. You will direct overall program activities, ensure safety and health, and maintain detailed records.

You will oversee staff, engage families, coordinate with partners, and pursue funding opportunities to support residents and initiatives. The role emphasizes organizational leadership, partnership building, and hands-on program administration to fulfill the center's mission in the New York

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years’ experience in a recreational or educational setting.
• Knowledge of office systems and Microsoft software.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Team building and collaboration.
• Highly organized with strong administrative abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement outside/indoor developmentally age-appropriate program activities, which are consistent with the program’s philosophy.
• To be well organized and have proper record keeping (attendance, physicals, registration, profiles, fieldtrips, monthly calendars, weekly tasks, and community link files).
• To plan and implement program policies and procedures to protect and promote safety. To enhance the health of all participants in the program.
• To organize/plan field trips and camping for the participants.
• To plan and implement short/long term planning goals, and an action plan to support the programs mission.
• Grant(s) proposal writings when necessary.
• Seek appropriate donations for the residents of CRF.
• To be involved in daily operations of the program in supervising staff, staff and program development, communicating with families, building relationships with the host community and corporations.
• Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) - Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES) complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teambuilding

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Children's Rescue Fund in New York, NY seeks a dedicated manager for the After School Recreation Program. You will direct overall program activities, ensure safety and health, and maintain detailed records.

You will oversee staff, engage families, coordinate with partners, and pursue funding opportunities to support residents and initiatives. The role emphasizes organizational leadership, partnership building, and hands-on program administration to fulfill the center's mission in the New York