Recreation Coordinator

HELP USA • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to work with adult men living in one of our temporary family housing facilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing an annual recreational program that is developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups and that will foster positive socialization and empowerment, as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.
Ensuring that appropriate recreational services are available for adults with special needs, whether within the existing curriculum or through service linkages.
Encouraging the active involvement of residents in the re-socialization process within the shelter setting to guarantee optimal use of recreational services.
Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.
Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
Providing ongoing, focused supervision of all staff through the facilitation of regular recreation staff meetings and individual supervision of all recreation staff.
Developing a budget for the recreation department, including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and “wish lists.”

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
• Additionally, candidates must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring, and enjoy working with adults.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an annual recreational program that is developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups and that will foster positive socialization and empowerment, as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.
• Ensuring that appropriate recreational services are available for adults with special needs, whether within the existing curriculum or through service linkages.
• Encouraging the active involvement of residents in the re-socialization process within the shelter setting to guarantee optimal use of recreational services.
• Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.
• Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
• Providing ongoing, focused supervision of all staff through the facilitation of regular recreation staff meetings and individual supervision of all recreation staff.
• Developing a budget for the recreation department, including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and “wish lists.”

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees