Recreation Coordinator

Title: Recreation Coordinator

Location: TBD

FLSA Classification: Fulltime Nonexempt

Role Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for assuring the general welfare security and safety of the residents and volunteers. The coordinator will participate and supervise all activity programs for residents and ensure all guidelines of the program are followed.

Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties:

The Recreational Coordinator is responsible for but not limited to:

• Plan activities implement and coordinate recreational and educational activities for residents
• Plan recreational activities in conjunction with the Social Services Director psychiatric service provider medical provider and other staff when required
• Encourage clients to participate in surveys to gauge areas of interests and satisfaction surveys
• Participate in planning trips for residents to cultural educational and recreational venues
• Assist in creating and posting shelter wide calendar of events encompassing all shelter activities
• Assist in soliciting recreational artistic and educational resources
• Provide input to supervisor for articles related to recreational educational artistic activities at the shelter
• Plan schedule and implement resident groups to meet to discuss their needs
• Lead and organize lead group discussions with residents
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required
• Required to attend professional meetings educational conferences and inservice trainings
• Provide coverage for other areas as directed/needed
• Maintain current and accurate documentation progress notes and data tools both physically and electronically
• Keep inventory of recreation supplies including but not limited to games
• Create and submit tracking report of activity programs to gauge client participation
• Ensure to convey resident concerns and any other related concerns to supervisor via verbal and written communication
• Develop and maintain good communication with other programs and units within the organization to facilitate interagency referral
• Maintain a clean attractive environment
• Promote interest in activities through bulletin board displays newsletter flyers and announcements of upcoming programs
• Work collectively with staff to address obstacles in participation disciplinary issues and/or safety concerns
• Be prepared to provide information and answer program inquiries to internal and external contacts

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
2. Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
3. Must be able to travel to multiple NYC sites as needed.
4. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.

Work Environment / Schedule Requirements:

1. Office setting with regular exposure to computer screens and moderate noise levels.
2. May be required to work shifts including evenings or night tours and/or Saturdays Sundays and holidays with holiday pay differential.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business management public relations marketing physical education or 1 years of work related experience preferred
• Associates degree in business community relations or management or 4 years of work experience
• Have experience in working culturally diverse groups to facilitate activities
• Excellent written & oral communication
• Ability to respond to changing situations quickly and adjust activities
• A highly regarded professional statue attention to detail organized and efficient
• Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple tasks in a timely fashion
• Maturity integrity and sound judgment
• Must be able to read speak write and understand English for administrative purposes.
• Must pass drug screening to be appointed.
• This position may be subject to a series of investigations before and after appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age race creed color national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion military or veteran status sex disability (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.

Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal state and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to with the Subject Reasonable Accommodation Request.

NAICA Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Benefits for fulltime employees
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Paid Timeoff
• Vol Life Insurance and AD&D
• Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program support (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Aflac: ShortTerm Disability CA Accident and Hospital
• Employee Discount Program

False Statements

Misrepresentation of your experience skills or education or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment.

AtWill Employment Disclaimer:

While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial relationship please note that NAICA is an atwill employer. Under these terms employment is subject to termination at any time without notice and with or without cause at the discretion of the organization.