Recreation Coordinator

Samaritan Daytop Village • Queens, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator plans, organizes, and conducts recreational activities for clients and their children in a Family Shelter, following the prescribed curriculum. Under the general direction of the Program Director or designee, the role supports the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
• 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, preferably in a human services agency.
• 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

• Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor internal and external facility recreation activities, focusing on client engagement.
• Maintain an 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 connections 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