Recreation Coordinator

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,446 - 37,666; Full time

Job summary

A recognized Health and Human Services Agency in New York City is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to plan and organize recreational activities for clients and their families. You will supervise activities, maintain equipment, and develop community connections to enhance engagement. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and at least two years of relevant experience, with good communication skills and a willingness to work with diverse populations. Certification in First Aid/CPR is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalency Diploma required.
• Two years of experience in recreation services, preferably in human services.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct recreational activities for clients.
• Supervise recreation activities focusing on client engagement.
• Maintain inventory of recreation equipment.
• Organize cultural activity trips for clients.
• Develop linkages with external recreational programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Recreational programming knowledge

Diversity awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Recreation Coordinator

$23.27 per hour

A nationally recognized Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Overview

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities, so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Program Director or Designee, The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children (Family Shelter) following the prescribed curriculum. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the internal and external recreation activities of the facility focusing on client engagement.
• Maintains the inventory of recreation equipment and items.
• Organizes trips for clients seeking cultural activities that meet the needs of the changing client system.
• Plans and organizes special facility events.
• Develops linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources.
• Maintains trip logs for agency vehicles.
• Attends on-site case reviews.

Qualifications

• Someone with a High School or Equivalency Diploma.
• At least two years prior experience in providing recreation services preferably in a Human Services agency.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES) preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients, staff, and children.
• Knowledge of recreational programming and fundamentals of recreational sports and activities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Willingness to utilize company vehicles to transport and escort clients as needed.
• Flexibility and patience are a must for this role.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.