Recreation Coordinator

Samaritan Daytop Village • New York, NY

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village, a nationally recognized 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 supporting our mission by planning, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children in a Family Shelter setting, following a prescribed curriculum. The agency serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually, and our success relies on dedicated employees.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalency Diploma.
• At least two years prior experience in providing recreation services preferably in a Human Services agency.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES) preferred.
• 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