Recreational Services Coordinator

Cherokee Federal•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Recreational Services Coordinator organizes and facilitates recreational activities and programs for children and families in a bilingual setting. The role creates an inclusive, welcoming environment for educational, recreational, and social activities that support children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. The coordinator schedules and manages recreational services with local facilities and charitable organizations, ensures programming is accessible and age-appropriate, and collaborates with families, team members, agencies, and community professionals. The position also supports facility operations, including documenting visitors and incidents, assisting with admissions and move-outs, distributing mail and food, completing room checks and hourly rounds, supporting emergency evacuations, and helping maintain facility security and cleanliness. The role has no supervisory or management authority. Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Spanish speaking, reading, and writing proficiency is required. The stated estimated pay is $21.63 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must speak, read, and write Spanish.
Experience working with children, indoor and outdoor recreational activities, and child supervision.
Knowledge of indoor and outdoor environments and ability to plan and organize activities.
Comfort communicating with parents and families, working on a team, and adapting to changing needs.
Positive, service-oriented approach to serving diverse groups of children across ages and backgrounds.
Ability to develop tactical and strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
Strong commitment to physical and mental education, including ability to participate in activities daily.
Organizational skills and excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with families, partner 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, or other western African dialects.

Responsibilities

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 facilities to provide children with a high level of service.
Ensure programming and services are accessible and meet the needs of individuals with different abilities.
Provide age-appropriate recreational programming, including talent shows, arts, and youth sports.
Create and manage delivery of structured recreational activities for children.
Communicate with team members to support effective and efficient program operations.
Use knowledge of child-development screening and assessment, including 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.
Help 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.
Conduct room checks and hourly rounds.
Facilitate food distribution, including receiving food deliveries.
Implement programmatic needs as outlined by the Site and Social Services Directors.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.