Recreational Services Coordinator

Cherokee Federal•New York City, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator As a Spanish Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator you will provide opportunities for recreational programming for children and families. The Spanish Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator is responsible for organizing and facilitating recreational activities and programs for families and children within a bilingual setting. They work to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where families can engage in educational, recreational, and social activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Spanish/English bilingual fluency required.
Must have experience working with children, outdoor and indoor recreational activities, and children supervision.
Knowledge about outdoor and indoor environments with ability to plan and organize, be comfortable speaking with parents or families, work with a team, and have flexibility.
Positive, service-oriented attitude serving diverse groups of children regarding age, ethnicity, gender, race, economic status, and gender orientation.
Ability to development tactical and strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, planning and communication skills.
Strong commitment to physical and mental education – including the ability to participate in these activities daily.
Ability to lift items over 20 pounds.
Must be organized as well as, have excellent verbal, written and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families, collaborating agencies, and community professionals
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred include French, Haitian Creole, Wolof, Pular, Fulah and other western African dialects.
Crisis intervention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Must speak, read, and write Spanish.
Exhibits cultural sensitivity/humility and provides culturally responsive programming.
Schedule and coordinate with local recreational facilities and charitable organizations to provide recreational services for children and families.
Manages all active recreation services with organizations and their facilities to provide children with the highest level of service possible.
Ensures that programming and services are accessible and meet the needs of all individuals and abilities.
Ensures age-appropriate recreational programming: talent shows, arts, youth sports, etc.
Create and manage fun activities delivery of structured recreational children’s activities.
Facilitates ongoing communication with team-members to achieve effective and efficient program operations.
Knowledge of screening and assessments related to child development and to child and care giver functioning.
Document all families, staff and visitors entering and exiting the facility; complete census forms, report all incidents, and log all events
Facilitate resident new admissions and move outs
Generate and submit nightly rosters and file all documentation relating to shift coverage
Provide a professional greeting to all visitors and callers.
Ensure the lobby and front of the building are always cleared
Prevent loitering in all areas within and surrounding the building in conjunction with security
Assist with fire drills/emergency evacuations
Assist custodial and security staff with the maintenance and security of the facility
Distribute mail to families
Facilitate room check and hourly rounds
Facilitate the food distribution process including receiving food delivery
Implement all programmatic needs as necessary and outlined by the Site and Social Services Directors.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned