Recreational Services Coordinator

Cherokee Federal•New York, NY

About The Position

The Spanish Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator organizes and facilitates recreational programming for children and families in a bilingual setting. The role creates an inclusive environment for educational, recreational, and social activities that support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The coordinator works with local recreational facilities and charitable organizations, manages active recreation services, and ensures programming is accessible, age-appropriate, and responsive to the needs and abilities of participants. The position also includes facility and resident-support duties, such as documenting visitors and incidents, supporting admissions and move-outs, conducting room checks and hourly rounds, distributing food and mail, and assisting with safety and facility operations. The role requires Spanish proficiency, experience working with children and recreational activities, and the ability to plan and organize activities, communicate with families and partners, collaborate with a team, and participate in physical and mental education activities. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. The starting pay is $21.63 per hour. The position has no supervisory or management authority.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience working with children, indoor and outdoor recreational activities, and child supervision.
Knowledge of indoor and outdoor environments and the ability to plan and organize activities.
Comfort communicating with parents and families, working on a team, and adapting flexibly.
Positive, service-oriented attitude when serving diverse groups of children across age, ethnicity, gender, race, economic status, and gender orientation.
Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
Strong commitment to physical and mental education, including the ability to participate in activities daily.
Organization, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with families, agencies, and community professionals.
Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Crisis intervention experience.
Applicable prior experience such as Bilingual Youth Recreation Director, Family Programs Coordinator, or Family and Children Youth Coordinator.
Additional languages, including French, Haitian Creole, Wolof, Pular, Fulah, and other Western African dialects.

Responsibilities

Speak, read, and write Spanish and provide culturally responsive programming with cultural sensitivity and humility.
Schedule and coordinate with local recreational facilities and charitable organizations to provide recreational services for children and families.
Manage active recreation services with organizations and their facilities to provide children with a high level of service.
Ensure programming and services are accessible and meet the needs of individuals with varying abilities.
Ensure recreational programming is age-appropriate, including activities such as talent shows, arts, and youth sports.
Create and manage the delivery of fun, structured recreational activities for children.
Communicate with team members to support effective and efficient program operations.
Use knowledge of screening and assessments related to child development and child and caregiver functioning.
Document families, staff, and visitors entering and exiting the facility; complete census forms; report incidents; and log events.
Facilitate resident admissions and move-outs.
Generate and submit nightly rosters and file documentation relating to shift coverage.
Greet visitors and callers professionally.
Keep the lobby and front of the building clear.
Prevent loitering in and around the building in conjunction with security.
Assist with fire drills and emergency evacuations.
Assist custodial and security staff with facility maintenance and security.
Distribute mail to families.
Facilitate room checks and hourly rounds.
Facilitate food distribution, including receiving food deliveries.
Implement programmatic needs as directed by the Site and Social Services Directors.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.