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Position Summary:
As a Spanish Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator you will provide opportunities for recreational programming for children and families. The Spanish Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator is responsible for organizing and facilitating recreational activities and programs for families and children within a bilingual setting. They work to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where families can engage in educational, recreational, and social activities that promote physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Bilingual Family and Children Recreation Coordinator: $21.63 per hour
Benefits That Set Us Apart
When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:
• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following:
• Must speak, read, and write Spanish.
• Exhibits cultural sensitivity/humility and provides culturally responsive programming.
• Schedule and coordinate with local recreational facilities and charitable organizations to provide recreational services for children and families.
• Manages all active recreation services with organizations and their facilities to provide children with the highest level of service possible.
• Ensures that programming and services are accessible and meet the needs of all individuals and abilities.
• Ensures age-appropriate recreational programming: talent shows, arts, youth sports, etc.
• Create and manage fun activities delivery of structured recreational children’s activities.
• Facilitates ongoing communication with team-members to achieve effective and efficient program operations.
• Knowledge of screening and assessments related to child development and to child and care giver functioning.
• Document all families, staff and visitors entering and exiting the facility; complete census forms, report all incidents, and log all events
Facilitate resident new admissions and move outs:
• Generate and submit nightly rosters and file all documentation relating to shift coverage
• Provide a professional greeting to all visitors and callers.
• Ensure the lobby and front of the building are always cleared
• Prevent loitering in all areas within and surrounding the building in conjunction with security
• Assist with fire drills/emergency evacuations
• Assist custodial and security staff with the maintenance and security of the facility
• Distribute mail to families
Facilitate room check and hourly rounds:
• Facilitate the food distribution process including receiving food delivery
• Implement all programmatic needs as necessary and outlined by the Site and Social Services Directors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Must have experience working with children, outdoor and indoor recreational activities, and children supervision.
• Knowledge about outdoor and indoor environments with ability to plan and organize, be comfortable speaking with parents or families, work with a team, and have flexibility.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude serving diverse groups of children regarding age, ethnicity, gender, race, economic status, and gender orientation.
• Ability to development tactical and strategic plans, goals, and objectives.
• Strong commitment to physical and mental education – including the ability to participate in these activities daily.
• Must be organized as well as, have excellent verbal, written and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families, collaborating agencies, and community professionals
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Past applicable job experience may include but is not limited to: Bilingual Youth Recreation Director, Family Programs Coordinator, or Family and Children Youth Coordinator.
• Additional languages preferred include French, Haitian Creole, Wolof, Pular, Fulah and other western African dialects.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
Company Information:
Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
In compliance with the New York Pay Transparency Law, the estimated hourly pay range for this position is $21.63 per hour. Final compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.