Recreation Coordinator (Lighthouse)

Children's Rescue Fund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Rescue Fund in New York City seeks a dedicated program staff member to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, maintain organized records, and support daily operations with a focus on safety and health.

The role involves coordinating field trips, collaborating with families and host community partners, and contributing to mission-driven program planning and staff development. Two years' experience in recreation or education is preferred; HS diploma is required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally age-appropriate program activities.
• Maintain records: attendance, profiles, fieldtrips, calendars and communications.
• Plan and implement safety policies to promote participant health.
• Organize field trips and camping for participants.
• Support program planning and staff development, and interact with families.
• Assist with daily operations and supervise staff and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, military or veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.