Recreation Coordinator

Job Details

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position...

Position: Recreation Coordinator

The Recreation Coordinator is Responsible for the overall management of recreation programs and for developing and implementing recreational services in residential family settings.

Stockholm Family Residence is a transitional family shelter residents learn essential skills that enable them to meet the challenges of everyday life. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser

Location: 99-103 Stockholm St. Brooklyn, NY 11221

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in a human service field and three years of appropriate experience, or satisfactory combination of education and experience. The position also requires a demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication, including basic computer skills. Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written).

Recreation Coordinator Principal Responsibilities:

1. Assist with the implementation of scheduled recreational activities and motivate client participation in the recreation program.
2. Monitor the recreational activities to ensure compliance with established regulations.
3. Present appropriate role model for client behavior and comply with relevant policies and procedures of Volunteers of America.
4. De-escalate conflicts among the client population through non-violent intervention.
5. Instruct and demonstrate to groups and individuals the basic rules and finer points of various sports.
6. Issue, collect and account for recreation equipment.
7. Identify and refer those consumers who require medical, social services, and/or other program services to appropriate personnel.

1. Perform other related duties as requested.

Employees receive an exceptional benefits package including

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance,
• Retirement plan
• Educational Reimbursement Program (includes tuition and license/certification)
• Paid Time Off which is accrued monthly and roles over from year to year. In addition;
  • Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more...

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VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

Other details

• Job Family Childcare
• Job Function Childcare
• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $19.23
• Max Hiring Rate $19.23
• Required Education Associate Degree

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 Volunteers of America - Greater New York (VOA-GNY)

 04/18/2024

 Brooklyn,NY