Recreation Coordinator

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village, a nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area, is seeking a Recreation Coordinator. This role is crucial for serving over 33,000 New Yorkers annually. The Recreation Coordinator, under the general direction of the Program Director or Designee, is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children in a Family Shelter setting, following a prescribed curriculum. This work directly supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalency Diploma.
• At least two years prior experience in providing recreation services preferably in a Human Services agency.
• NYS Driver's License
• 5 years of clean driving history
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients, staff, and children
• Knowledge of recreational programming and fundamentals of recreational sports and activities
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Willingness to utilize company vehicles to transport and escort clients as needed.
• Flexibility and patience are a must for this role.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES) preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors the internal and external recreation activities of the facility focusing on client engagement.
• Maintains the inventory of recreation equipment and items.
• Organizes trips for clients seeking cultural activities that meet the needs of the changing client system.
• Plans and organizes special facility events.
• Develops linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources.
• Maintains trip logs for agency vehicles.
• Attends on-site case reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED