Recreation & Community Engagement Coordinator

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Recreation Coordinator for Opportunity House to maintain client relations, run recreational activities, and support program outreach. The role emphasizes confidentiality, program planning, and assessing client needs within CAMBA’s shelter services.

The position requires a Bachelor's level education with relevant experience or equivalent, strong communication, and bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year direct experience preferred OR
• Associate's degree with 3 years direct experience
• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years direct experience
• Enrollment in a program and on track to complete requirements within 3 months is encouraged, with employment contingent on satisfying requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and ensure client confidentiality.
• Practice universal precautions and standard procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, city and CAMBA security and privacy policies.
• Assist with teaching physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL and other recreational activities.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate social or peer support events for clients.
• Organize and co-facilitate group community activities.
• Assist design and production of visuals for shelter spaces reflecting themes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and funders.
• Track and record equipment and supplies used.
• Ensure proper use of recreation facilities and equipment.
• Monitor clients' progress and document via progress notes.
• Market the program to recruit clients.
• Provide information for reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual).
• May conduct initial and ongoing assessments of clients’ situations and needs.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.
• May create and maintain client files.
• May input client data and progress into database.
• Tasks may be modified or expanded over time.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

CAMBA in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Recreation Coordinator for Opportunity House to maintain client relations, run recreational activities, and support program outreach. The role emphasizes confidentiality, program planning, and assessing client needs within CAMBA’s shelter services.

The position requires a Bachelor's level education with relevant experience or equivalent, strong communication, and bilingual abilities.