Project Development Coordinator for Borough Youth

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES Major Responsibilities - Under general direction of a Borough Chief of Recreation, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, develop, deliver and coordinate youth programming boroughwide. - Assess training and certification needs of Recreation staff leading afterschool, sports and summer camp; assist with the scheduling, planning and implementation of staff trainings. - Recruit and process seasonal staff related to youth programs. - Develop evaluation tools and processes for youth related programs including sports, afterschool and summer camp. - Assist with the management and planning of youth programs in a borough. - Manage the borough Certificate of Occupancy and Letter of No Objection program and status for facilities tied to youth programming. Address and relay problems to borough and Citywide leadership for immediate attention. - Develop new partnerships and serve as a liaison to other city agencies (e.g., Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Education and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and partner organizations. - Conduct site visits to observe classes and provide feedback to instructors to ensure consistent quality of content. - Facilitate one-on-one sessions with staff who are in need of extra support and education. - Establish action plans, set goals and ensure deadlines are met. - Track data and produce reports relating to program records, attendance, timesheets, snack dispersal and expenditures. Assist with participant lotteries on Xplor Recreation. - Take responsibility for quality assurance via site visits, audits, parental feedback and interviews. - Liaise with key stakeholders in Recreation and other NYC Parks divisions.

Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

Develop, deliver and coordinate youth programming boroughwide.
Assess training and certification needs of Recreation staff leading afterschool, sports and summer camp; assist with the scheduling, planning and implementation of staff trainings.
Recruit and process seasonal staff related to youth programs.
Develop evaluation tools and processes for youth related programs including sports, afterschool and summer camp.
Assist with the management and planning of youth programs in a borough.
Manage the borough Certificate of Occupancy and Letter of No Objection program and status for facilities tied to youth programming. Address and relay problems to borough and Citywide leadership for immediate attention.
Develop new partnerships and serve as a liaison to other city agencies (e.g., Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Education and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and partner organizations.
Conduct site visits to observe classes and provide feedback to instructors to ensure consistent quality of content.
Facilitate one-on-one sessions with staff who are in need of extra support and education.
Establish action plans, set goals and ensure deadlines are met.
Track data and produce reports relating to program records, attendance, timesheets, snack dispersal and expenditures. Assist with participant lotteries on Xplor Recreation.
Take responsibility for quality assurance via site visits, audits, parental feedback and interviews.
Liaise with key stakeholders in Recreation and other NYC Parks divisions.