Job Description
Job Description
Do you have a passion for engaging and empowering youth through structured activities and fun? Do you enjoy being a part of a team that delivers service and support to some of the city's most vulnerable? St. John's Residence is looking for a Recreation Coordinator to join our dedicated team of staff that work and engage directly with our resident youth across several programs. St. John's is seeking a full-time, permanent Recreation Coordinator for our LSP (limited secure placement) for Brooklyn & Staten Island and our NSD (non-secure detention) residential programs; a total of 3 positions/opportunities.
This is a full-time, permanent 40-hour per week position with some evening/weekends as needed.
*A Valid NYS Drivers License is required for incumbent.
***Please confirm program/location applying to for consideration***
- Staten Island- 1133 Forest Hill Rd. Staten Island, NY 10314
- LSP-Brooklyn- 1125 Carroll St. Brooklyn, NY 11225
- NSD Richmond Hill- 130-20 107th Ave Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Education Requirements: Minimum HS Diploma/ equivalent required; Some knowledge of child welfare, preferably congregate care and activities coordination is a plus.
Job Summary: The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for daily/weekly youth engagement and activities for assigned youth. Assumes responsibility for knowledge of community affairs/ events appropriate for youth. Must have an ability to multi-task, plan and execute community events as well as onsite activities. Provides a broad and creative array of organized, recreational activity on and off-grounds for the youth (typically) during afternoon and evening time slots (i.e., non-school hours). Activities include sports (basketball/softball/flag football/volleyball and the like), tournaments, special events, parlor games, clubs and field trips. Measure of success is how many youths productively engage in the activities provided.
Company DescriptionSt. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. Our main campus is in Rockaway Park, Queens, with program sites in Richmond Hill, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Dedicated to the service, oversight, supervision and care of our youth and families. St. John's operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.
Company Description
St. John's is an established child welfare agency serving youth throughout the NYC boroughs. Our main campus is in Rockaway Park, Queens, with program sites in Richmond Hill, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Dedicated to the service, oversight, supervision and care of our youth and families. St. John's operates 24-7/, 365-days a year, providing options to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs for our staff.