Coordinator, Recreation

Responsibilities

• Commit to using evidence-based practices (EBP); Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), critical time intervention, and boundary setting, to help clients achieve their goals.
• Collaborate with the Department of Education (DOE), community organizations and city programs that provide free or low cost educational and recreational activities for Win families and their children.
• Responsible for the planning, development and coordination of all educational/recreational activities for the site.
• Create and post schedules and support parental engagement opportunities for Win families.
• Supervise the Recreation Department staff and provide training to Recreation Associates.
• Complete performance evaluations on time.
• Cooperate with the Human Capital Department to address recruitment and staff performance concerns.
• Interface with all program staff to ensure that the program meets the needs of all participating Win children.
• Collaborate with the Recreation Team members to organize special events for holiday celebrations reflecting the cultural backgrounds of Win families.
• Commit to interacting with Win children and families in a supportive and nurturing manner.
• Monitor activity areas for the removal damaged equipment and manage the procurement of replacement equipment with the manager.
• Ensure the safety of all participating children in the program, monitor daily attendance, and monitor recreational activities.
• Participate in case conferences, organization wide and staff meetings related to recreational services.
• Maintain and secure inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Department staff to keep department areas clean and well organized.
• Prepare and complete required documentation to support and track department activities and attendance.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and days that NYC schools are closed.
• Must be able to escort children on field trips.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Win’s mission, vision, and values.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) required.
• Two (2) years of experience providing educational/recreational activities for children plus one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• CPR / First Aid Certification required.
• Must submit to a medical screening to ensure good health by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Child Care.
• Good organizational, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.