Recreation Coordinator​/Specialist

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Full Time Highland Park Community Development Corp, Brooklyn, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $16.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Job Title: Recreational Specialist

Reports to: Program Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) / Full Time

Date Issued: March 2021

The Recreational Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing recreation programs and supervising recreational activities for the program residents.

• Consult with and report daily to the Program Director to design an effective recreation program.
• Liaison with the Department of Education.
• Plan a recreational program for residents, assess the needs and interests of residents.
• Supervise volunteer staff, instruct, and lead recreational activities (team games, arts and crafts, dances, etc.).
• Organize and promote special events, holiday’s festivals, and pageants.
• Issues and collects arts and crafts supplies and equipment safety on a regular basis.
• Attends in service programs for staff; conducts training sessions for volunteers.
• Develops and maintains contacts with museums, theatres, sporting events, and other cultural programs.
• Works with public and private organizations, coordinate outings and field trips for residents.
• Maintain up to date records and statistics and document all incidents.
• Assist in the implantation of the childcare and parenting program to include recreation and educational activities for the children and their mother, demonstrating effective child rearing techniques. Ensure the timely commencement and closure of daily nursery activities.
• Participate effectively in the implementation of the childcare program that will provide sound educational goals that is appropriate to the age and development level of children, which will enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities.
• Assist with the cooperative childcare schedule that will encourage the parents to be involved in the childcare program. Develop and maintain positive working relationship with the parents residing in the facility. Respect the confidential nature of all information about parents residing in the facility. Respect the confidential nature of all information about the parents and children making sure to relay all pertinent information to supervisors.
• Ensure safety and proper care of the children during program hours of operation. Teach children personal hygiene and ensure that children’s needs are being met regarding hygiene. Provide a constant learning atmosphere for all children. Engage the children in educational and recreational activities both indoors and outside the program.
• Regularly inspect recreational areas and all equipment for safety inspections. Oversee the ordering of supplies and equipment. Plan and supervise the appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture to endure the safety of all children involved in the program.
• Daily inspection, observation, and documentation of possible injuries of children prior to entering the program, documentation of medical problems. Participate wherever feasible in related training opportunities as they become available. Attend all staff meetings and participate and work.
• Perform other job duties and special projects assigned by management.

• Adheres to all policies and procedures, including those prescribed in the Highland Park CDC Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality and do not disclose information learned through the course of the job with people other than those who need to know including employee information, financial information, client information, etc.

• Customer Service Orientation: Manages difficult or emotional situations with internal and external stakeholders; responds promptly to customer needs; maintains and communicates a positive “can do” attitude with internal and external stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; uses reason when dealing with emotional…