Recreation Coordinator (Lighthouse)

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

Responsible for the overall direction of and provides sound management of the After School Recreation Program to the Director/Teacher of Childcare and Recreation Programs. This for the Lighthouse family shelter located in Long Island City, Queens.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and implement outside/indoor developmentally age-appropriate program activities, which are consistent with the program’s philosophy
• To be well organized and have proper record keeping (attendance, physicals, registration, profiles, fieldtrips, monthly calendars, weekly tasks, and community link files)
• To plan and implement program policies and procedures to protect and promote safety. To enhance the health of all participants in the program
• To organize/plan field trips and camping for the participants
• To plan and implement short/long term planning goals, and an action plan to support the programs mission
• Grant(s) proposal writings when necessary
• Seek appropriate donations for the residents of CRF
• To be involved in daily operations of the program in supervising staff, staff and program development, communicating with families, building relationships with the host community and corporations.
• Utilizing the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) - Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES) complete incident reports as needed

Professional Responsibility:

• Supports the center’s code of ethical conduct
• Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills
• Ingoing regular contact with departmental and other staff and volunteers for the purpose of work efforts
• Attends staff meetings, workshops and in-service training provided by the center

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years’ experience in a recreational or educational setting required
• Knowledge of office systems; Microsoft
• Effective leadership and communication
• Teambuilding
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and computer literate in Microsoft-Office

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (including Physical Demands):

• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule
• Travelling throughout various locations in the New York City area
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EEO Statement – Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.