Coordinator, Recreation

Women In Need, Inc.•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recreational Coordinator is responsible for the planning and development of educational/recreational activities which support the cultural backgrounds of the families served by Win. This role involves collaborating with various organizations, supervising staff, and ensuring the safety and engagement of children in recreational programs.

Requirements

Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.
BA/BS Degree required.
Two (2) years of experience providing educational/recreational activities for children plus one (1) year of supervisory experience.
CPR /First Aide Certification required.
Must submit to a medical screening to ensure good health by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Child Care.
Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Commit to using evidence-based practices (EBP); Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), critical time intervention, and boundary setting, to help clients achieve their goals.
Collaborate with the Department of Education (DOE), community organizations and city programs that provide free or low cost educational and recreational activities for Win families and their children.
Responsible for the planning, development and coordination of all educational/recreational activities for the site.
Create and post schedules and support parental engagement opportunities for Win families.
Supervise the Recreation Department staff and provide training to Recreation Associates.
Complete performance evaluations on time.
Cooperate with the Human Capital Department to address recruitment and staff performance concerns.
Interface with all program staff to ensure that the program meets the needs of all participating Win children.
Collaborate with the Recreation Team members to organize special events for holiday celebrations reflecting the cultural backgrounds of Win families.
Commit to interacting with Win children and families in a supportive and nurturing manner.
Monitor activity areas for the removal damaged equipment and manage the procurement of replacement equipment with the manager.
Ensure the safety of all participating children in the program, monitor daily attendance, and monitor recreational activities.
Participate in case conferences, organization wide and staff meetings related to recreational services.
Maintain and secure inventory of supplies and equipment.
Work closely with the Maintenance Department staff to keep department areas clean and well organized.
Prepare and complete required documentation to support and track department activities and attendance.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and days that NYC schools are closed.
Must be able to escort children on field trips.
Perform other related duties as assigned.