Recreation Coordinator - Part Time; - Catholic Charities of Brooklyn & Queens : Job Details

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. Older Adult Centers promote an active life for seniors. The centers aim to assist them in preserving their independence and health by offering a wide range of activities and services, such as breakfast, lunch, health screenings, social services, educational workshops, class exercises, discussion groups, games, art classes, lectures, workshops, organized outings, and special events. STATEMENT OF THE JOB The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the full complement of educational and recreational activities and programs for the Older Adult Center including maintaining all the linkages to resources. Recreation coordinators organize and schedule activities for seniors, design and monitor recreation events, and lead activities to help seniors stay active, improve fitness of mind and body and have fun. They work with groups in centers, parks and other settings. •Plan, schedule and oversee the day-to-day activities of the education and recreation programs of the Older Adult Center. •Produce monthly newsletters and develop flyers. •Make announcements daily to seniors regarding upcoming events and activities. •Ensure room is set up and prepared for activity. •Research and implement programming and community excursions that appeal to all generations of older adults. •Will work with community and academic partners to bring forth unique, diverse and inclusive programming. •Initiate and maintain linkages with resources and partners to ensure there is a diversity and full range of activities that meet needs and desires of older adults. QUALIFICATIONS: •BA Degree social services or related field or high school diploma with 2 years' experience working with educational and recreational programs. •Experience with ed/rec programs for the elderly. •Experience in working in a senior center or older adult facility. BENEFITS: •We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including: •Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually) •Medical •Dental •Vision •Retirement Savings with Agency Match •Transit •Flexible Spending Account •Life insurance •Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer •Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits. For more information on our organization, please visit our website at: www.ccbq.org