Job Information
RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Recreation Coordinator, Youth Center in BROOKLYN, New York
Organizational Overview
RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary or hourly rate offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6pm to 9pm, 12 hours per week
Salary: $25/hour
ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Responsible for oversight and supervision of Youth Center’s Evening and Weekend programming including mitigating problems and opening/closing facility.
Regularly communicate with Director regarding any changes or issues in program
Directly responsible for achieving enrollment goals and retention.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise all recreational activities and special events, including field day.
Work with participants to resolve any incidents (medical or behavioral); communicate with parents as necessary.
Responsible for securing and maintaining attendance.
Ensure programs are running efficiently and staff is working accordingly and following program schedule; ensure all activities take place as per schedule and ensure all rooms are ready for active use.
Create new and innovative ways of keeping participants engaged in all program activities.
Implement and train staff on recreational curriculum.
Maintain and secure gym equipment; ensure daily that all equipment is accounted for and report damages and missing items immediately.
Assist with any RiseBoro special projects, events and/or meetings being held during evening or weekend hours.
Ensure the safety of participants at all times.
Submit requests for approval to purchase recreational supplies as needed.
Follow incident reporting protocols.
Provide support for other RiseBoro programs utilizing the Youth Center during evening and weekend hours.
Report any facility damage to custodian.
Report all incidents involving participants to the Director of Youth and Family Programming.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Ensure program is appropriately staffed at all times; participate in recruitment and hiring process for program staff.
Preparing/reviewing timesheets on a bi-weekly basis and submitting them to the payroll department for processing.
Taking full responsibility for the performance management of the teams to ensure that quality and deadlines are achieved and maintained and that any issues are managed in line with RiseBoro policies, procedures and guidelines.
Provide leadership and direction to ensure the delivery of high performance, acting as an enthusiastic, positive and motivated coach.
Directly supervise evening recreation staff, program aides and security guard.
Supervise and coordinator all program activities of staff.
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Have at least two years’ experience working with youth people.
Strong communication skills
Organized and goal driven
Ability to resolve conflicts in a calm manner.
Candidate must possess current RTE and CPR certifications.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro offers reasonable accommodation based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.