Recreation Coordinator - 5146

About the role

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well‑being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. Across our 60+ locations we provide programs in workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors, and homeless prevention. Our family shelters are safe, welcoming spaces where families can stay temporarily while they work toward long‑term stability. Program staff provide compassionate support, life‑enhancing services, and community‑based resources to empower each family and guide them toward independence and permanent housing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two years of experience working with youth in a recreational, educational and/or social environment
• Clearance through New York State Central Registry and New York State Office of Children and Family Services required
• Experience with or knowledge of best practices in youth development preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop recreational program
• Supervise Youth Workers
• Create a nurturing and supportive environment for the youth
• Implement various recreational, educational, social and team‑building activities
• Provide classroom management and instruction
• Monitor program for quality assurance and contract compliance
• Act as liaison with parents
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Attend First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Responding to Emergency (RTE) training
• Attend staff training sessions
• Maintain monthly schedule of activities for children
• Conduct one informational session per month for parents
• Submit reports to supervisor monthly, or more frequently as required
• Represent the agency at meetings and events
• Meet monthly with program coordinator and/or program director for supervision
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
• TB test required within the first 120 days of employment

BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.