Youth Programs & Recreation Coordinator

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks in New York City seeks an experienced youth program staff member to support the development and delivery of activities for youth across our shelters and community sites.

The role focuses on creating a nurturing environment, implementing recreational and educational activities, and collaborating with parents and staff. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of youth-serving experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years of experience working with youth in a recreational, educational and/or social environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of whole language philosophy preferred.
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services required.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director or Program Coordinator with the development of program goals and activities for youth.
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth.
• Implement various recreational, educational, social, and team building activities.
• Provide classroom management and instruction.
• Act as a liaison with parents.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Attend First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and responding to Emergency (RTE) training.
• Attend staff training sessions.
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Youth development

Oral and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BronxWorks in New York City seeks an experienced youth program staff member to support the development and delivery of activities for youth across our shelters and community sites.

The role focuses on creating a nurturing environment, implementing recreational and educational activities, and collaborating with parents and staff. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years of youth-serving experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills essential.