Recreation Coordinator

Help USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA in Brooklyn is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to work with school-age children and young adults living in our new temporary housing facility. You will plan and implement engaging programs that support socialization, resilience, and well-being for residents.

The role involves developing an annual activities calendar, coordinating staff, ensuring accessibility for participants with special needs, and building partnerships to bring in community resources.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience working with children with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; proficiency with computers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual recreational program for all age groups.
• Ensure services are accessible for children with special needs.
• Encourage participation of resident families to support family cohesion.
• Engage in community outreach to secure resources and in-kind donations.
• Create a resource guide of local free and inexpensive recreational options.
• Maintain a safe, healthy environment for all activities.
• Provide supervision and support to recreation staff; lead staff meetings.
• Develop a budget for the recreation department.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication

Valid US driver's license

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Email/Internet savvy

Job description

Program: New Leaf| 8 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

What You'll Do

HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to work with school-age children and young adults living in our new Brooklyn, NY, temporary family housing facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing an annual recreational program that is developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups will foster positive socialization and empowerment as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.
• Ensuring appropriate recreational services are available for children with special needs, whether within the existing curriculum or through service linkages.
• Encouraging full participation of resident families, including parents, to enhance family cohesion and re-socialization in the shelter environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services.
• Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.
• Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
• Providing ongoing, focused supervision of all staff through the facilitation of regular recreation staff meetings and individual supervision of all recreation staff.
• Developing a budget for the recreation department, including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and "wish lists."

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven experience in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities through inclusive, developmentally suitable, and trauma-informed methods. ABA-informed experience is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid US driver's license.
• Computer literacy.
• Additionally, candidates must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, caring, and enjoy working with children.