Job detail
* Urgent* Recreation Specialist, Bronx (Bilingual Spanish/DV Shelter)
AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC
OTHER
Posted 4/10/2026
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 families in a domestic violence shelter. They also provide academic support to children, facilitate parent-Child sessions, and maintain statistical reports on program participation.
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 required, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
high schoolassociate degreeWritten communicationProblem solvingFood safetyTeam collaborationInterpersonal communicationCrisis interventionCase managementProgram developmentYouth developmentStatistical reportingClient servicesRecreation planningTutorial assistanceParent-child interaction facilitationCultural activity planning
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Prescription coverage
- Long term disability
- Public service loan forgiveness