Recreation Coordinator

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator plans, organizes, and conducts recreational activities for clients and their children at a family shelter, following the prescribed curriculum. Under the general direction of the Program Director or designee, the role supports Samaritan Daytop Village’s mission and goals. The position is onsite and pays $27.10 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid New York State driver’s license and at least five years of licensed driving history.
• At least two years of prior experience providing recreation services.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with clients, staff, and children.
• Knowledge of recreational programming and the fundamentals of recreational sports and activities.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Willingness to use company vehicles to transport and escort clients as needed.
• Flexibility and patience.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Recreation services experience in a human services agency.
• Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor internal and external facility recreation activities, focusing on client engagement.
• Maintain the inventory of recreation equipment and items.
• Organize cultural trips for clients that meet the needs of the changing client system.
• Plan and organize special facility events.
• Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
• Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources.
• Maintain trip logs for agency vehicles.
• Attend on-site case reviews.

What This Job Offers

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