Recreation Coordinator

Kids for the Future; Rosemont (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a dedicated recreation program coordinator to lead activities for medically fragile residents. You will organize outings, music therapy, and seasonal events while coordinating volunteers and staff for summer camp.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred Bachelor’s in Recreational Therapy or 5 years’ related experience. Flexible hours and weekend availability are essential, as is driving with a valid license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelors in Recreational Therapy preferred or 5 years’ experience in recreational programs for medically fragile individuals.
• Must have valid driver’s license with 3 years of driving experience.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including at least one weekend day every bi-weekly pay period.
• Computer experience required, especially MS Office; Point Click Care experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in scheduled recreational and leisure activities with all residents.
• Create activity schedules/calendar for the program.
• Provide community outings, at least 10 annually per child.
• Organize music therapy sessions, holidays, birthday parties, swimming activities and coordinate volunteers.
• Complete quarterly 90 Day Notes and Annual Assessments for all children.
• Orient and supervise summer camp staff (8 weeks) and plan activities.

Skills

Driver's license

MS Office

Compassion

Intervention planning

Creativity

Flexibility

Lifting capability

Weekend availability

Transportation coordination

Education

High School diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy

5 years experience in recreational activities

Tools

MS Office

Point Click Care

Job description

• Location 320 South Roberts Road,Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010,United States
• Job Category Residential
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Sheena Milstead
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Essential Job Functions

• 1.Actively participate in scheduled recreational & leisure activities with all the children.
• 2.Create activity schedule/calendar.
• 3.Provide a variety of community outings, at least 10 annually for each child.
• 4.Organize music therapy sessions, holiday & birthday parties, all swimming activities, manage all activities with group volunteers for all children and complete monthly reports of volunteer hours as required.
• 5.Complete quarterly 90 Day Notes for all children within required timeframe.
• 6.Complete Annual Assessments for all children within required timeframe.
• 7.Accurately document all community outings for each child as they occur.
• 8.Orient and supervise summer camp staff (8 weeks), and provide complete schedule of activities/outings for that 8-week period.

Requirements

• 1.High School diploma / GED required, Bachelor’s Degree in Recreational Therapy (or similar degree) is preferred, or 5 years of experience in providing recreational activities for medically fragile individuals with developmental and physical disabilities.
• 2.Must have a valid driver’s license with 3 years of experience.
• 3.Must be willing and able to work flexible hours as needed to participate in activities with residents, with a minimum of one (1) weekend day each bi-weekly pay period.
• 4.Computer experience required, especially with MS Office. Point Click Care experience is desired.
• 5.Should be kind and empathetic when providing support to residents and their families.
• 6.Plan, develop, and implement intervention programs in an effective manner.
• 7.Possesses patience; may work with some residents who require more time and special attention than others.
• 8.Be both creative and flexible when adapting activities or programs to each resident’s needs.
• 9.Must be able to obtain approval from Archdiocese to operate vehicles for transporting residents to/from community outings.
• 10.Ability to lift and carry in excess of 50 pounds on a regular basis and push, pull and move up to 200 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• 11.Ability to stand, walk and move without limitations is required.

Summary

Primary Purpose of Job

Provides all aspects of the recreational needs of the residents, and is responsible for the safe and effective management and coordination of required annual community outings and summer camp program.