Sheltering Arms is seeking a Recreation Specialist for our New Children's Center Annex in the Bronx. The Recreation Specialist will provide the opportunity for infants, toddlers, and children up to 12 years of age to exercise, socialize and learn developmentally appropriate skills through organized recreational activities. The work requires the application of specialized skills and training, planning, and organizational skills to meet the particular needs of the group being served.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and facilitate structured activities/groups for children in the Reception Center.
• Create and promote a positive environment to encourage age appropriate play and activities.
• Maintain and update program documentations.
• Works closely with Program Director and staff members to ensure quality services are provided
• Attend all meetings as required by supervisor
• Evaluate the overall need, cost, quality, and effectiveness of activities and programs and recommend improvements and changes.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of recreation equipment and grounds.
• Transport personnel, participants, supplies, and equipment as necessary for work activities.
• Develop a weekly calendar for play groups and activities that are distributed to all Child Care Worker staff. Prepare announcements, bulletins, flyers, calendars, and other promotional material.
• Requisition, secure, and inventory necessary materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Motivate residents to become involved in recreation programs by participating and leading specific activities.
• Develop open communication with the local parks department and recreation centers.
• Plan and develop cultural activities with supervisor’s approval.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Recreation Therapy, Education, Health Education’, Health Services Administration; Public Health; and related field required.
• 2 years experience in a role where activities (arts, sports, etc) were facilitated for young children.
• Positive attitude and professional demeanor, good ethical and moral character
• Must work well with others and have good written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of recreational programming and the basic fundamentals of common recreational sports and activities.
• Ability to operate a computer and associated software to prepare promotional materials, calendars, and reports.
• Must be able to pass required TCI Training

Full-Time Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Sheltering Arms strengthens the education, wellbeing, and development of high-need children, adults, and families across the New York metro area. We serve nearly 20,000 people a year from the South Bronx to Far Rockaway. Through compassion, innovation, and partnership, we respond to our community’s greatest needs and enable individuals to reach the greatest heights of their potential.

Joining our team is an opportunity to collaborate with hundreds of dedicated colleagues who represent diverse backgrounds and talents as we work together to make a measurable impact for our neighbors in need. Every role at Sheltering Arms brings with it new opportunities for advancement and development so that team members can achieve their professional goals while helping others reach for theirs.