Recreation Specialist

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Floating holidays

401K

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision

Gym access

Boxing ring access

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Transit checks

PSLF

Job summary

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc. in Queens, NY, seeks a Recreation Specialist to plan, coordinate, and facilitate engaging activities for older adults, promoting health, growth, and social connection.

You will work with staff and partners to maintain schedules, ensure safety, and enable accessible programs, including in-home services and virtual activities for homebound seniors. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to create meaningful community impact through wellness

Qualifications

• Must receive/obtain First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activity sign-in sheets are accurately completed and submitted daily.
• Ensures senior safety during recreational activities.
• Maintains and complies with standards set by Department for the Aging and Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.
• Reports potential unsafe conditions immediately.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date records in a neat and organized manner.
• Maintains up-to-date activity flyers on bulletin boards and social media.
• Conducts outreach for program services at the center.
• Familiarity with taking pictures/videos for social media platforms.
• Meets all deadlines of the assigned duties.
• Plans and coordinates recreational, social, educational, and health activities for in-home services.

Skills

First Aid

CPR

AED training

Driver's license

Job description

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Recreation Specialist

Full Time Queens, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1140

SUMMARY:

Elmcor is looking for a Recreation Specialist that plans, coordinates, and facilitates engaging recreational, social, educational, cultural, and wellness activities for our older adult services. You will work collaboratively with program staff and community partners, the specialist develops inclusive activities that promote physical health, personal growth, social connection, and overall well-being. Responsibilities include maintaining activity schedules and records, connecting participants with community support resources, monitoring participation and safety, and helping ensure programs are organized, accessible, and responsive to participants' needs. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, creative, and experienced in leading group activities for diverse populations.

Schedule: Monday–Friday (based on department needs)

Location: Corona, NY

Position Type: Full-Time, non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure activity sign in sheets are accurately completed and submitted to the Data Specialist forinputting in the Department for the Aging’s, Senior Tracking Accounting Recording System(STARS) daily.
• Ensures senior safety during recreational activities.
• Maintains and complies with the standards set by Department for the Aging (DFTA) and Department of Health & Mental Hygiene including, city, state, federal governing guidelines.
• Reports potential unsafe conditions to the Activities Coordinator immediately.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date records in a neat and organized manner.
• Maintains up-to-date activity flyers on bulletin boards and social media.
• Conducts Outreach for program services at center.
• Familiarity with picture/video taking for Social Media platforms.
• Meets all deadlines of the assigned duties:
• Maintains and meet all unit targets and goals.
• Plans and coordinates, recreational, social, educational, and health activities for In-Homeservices.
• Maintains an accurate list of support linkage groups.
• Refers seniors to social services support linkages by providing case assistance, and- informationand referral.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Develops alternative solutions with the In-Home Coordinator.
• Works with Leadership in program planning and development.
• Performs virtual activity services to homebound older adults.
• Assist older adults with set-up of zoom link and encourage them to attend virtual activities forsocial engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must receive/obtain First Aid, CPR, AED training.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a clean Abstract.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise all volunteers and/or consultants in the activity services.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

BENEFITS:

• 15 Vacation days annually
• Floating Holiday 1 annually
• 401K retirement plan with 3% match after 90 days of employment
• Medical Benefits after 30 days of employment with Cigna
• Dental/Vision eligible after 90 days of employment
• Access to Gym/Weight Room
• Access to Boxing Ring
• Short Term Disability
• Life, Accidental Insurance available through Aflac
• Transit Check for commuting expenses
• Legal Shield for legal services
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) participant

Join Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities as a Recreation Specialist and be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering individuals and families. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to use your skills, compassion, and expertise to create lasting change.