Recreation Lead — Adult Day Services

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

Medical, dental, vision, life insured

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Paid time off for school breaks

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning in Smithtown, NY is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for Adult Day Services. This full-time, salaried role supervises recreation operations, leads staff, and ensures high-quality leisure activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, ensuring safety, implementing program plans, and expanding community integration. Requires 3 years of relevant experience and a valid NYS driver’s license; on-site shift

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience working with individuals with I/DD.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of adult leisure/recreational goals for the developmentally disabled.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and able to drive an agency vehicle within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Day to day supervision of the Recreation Program throughout Adult Day Services and the Athletics Academy, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios during activities.
• Responsible for the hiring, training and oversight of all recreation staff personnel, including the Athletics Academy staff.
• Ensure individual satisfaction across all recreation opportunities.
• Responsible for supervision of all Recreation staff
• Develop community integration opportunities to promote individual growth.

Skills

Experience with I/DD

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning in Smithtown, NY is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for Adult Day Services. This full-time, salaried role supervises recreation operations, leads staff, and ensures high-quality leisure activities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities include hiring and training staff, ensuring safety, implementing program plans, and expanding community integration. Requires 3 years of relevant experience and a valid NYS driver’s license; on-site shift