Recreation Coordinator

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the After School Recreation Program. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining records, organizing field trips, and supervising staff. The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma/GED, two years of relevant experience, and strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills. This role requires flexibility in work hours and the ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds, aiming to enhance the health and safety of participants.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a recreational or educational setting required.
• Knowledge of office systems and proficient in Microsoft.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally age-appropriate program activities.
• Maintain proper record keeping for program activities.
• Organize field trips and camping for participants.
• Supervise staff and communicate with families.
• Develop grants proposals when necessary.

Skills

Effective leadership

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Teambuilding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Function/Purpose

Responsible for the overall direction of and provides sound management of the After School Recreation Program to the Director/Teacher of Childcare and Recreation Programs.

Primary 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

Professional Responsibility

• Supports the center’s code of ethical conduct
• Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills
• Ingoing regular contact with departmental and other staff and volunteers for the purpose of work efforts
• Attends staff meetings, workshops and in-service training provided by the center

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years’ experience in a recreational or educational setting required
• Knowledge of office systems; Microsoft
• Effective leadership and communication
• Teambuilding
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and computer literate in Microsoft-Office

Other Requirements (including Physical Demands)

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule
• Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EEO Statement

Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.