Job detail
* Urgent* Recreation Specialist, Bronx (DV Shelter)
AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC
OTHER
Posted 4/9/2026
Location
New York
Salary
$49,650 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The recreation specialist manages the recreation department by planning and implementing educational, recreational, and cultural activities for shelter residents. They also provide tutorial support, facilitate parent-Child interactions, and maintain statistical reports while serving as a positive role model for clients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field, or a high school diploma/Ged with at least two years of experience in a recreational or social service setting. A food safety certification is also required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
associate degreehigh schoolConflict resolutionProblem solvingReport writingFood safetyTeam collaborationInterpersonal communicationCrisis interventionCase managementEvent planningClient advocacyProgram developmentStatistical reportingYouth engagementRecreation planningTutorial assistance
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Prescription coverage
- Long term disability
- Public service loan forgiveness
- Annual paid time off
- Retirement benefits plan