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City of New York · 1 day ago

Project Development Coordinator for Borough Youth

Brooklyn, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking a Project Development Coordinator for Borough Youth to develop and coordinate youth programming boroughwide. The role involves assessing training needs, recruiting staff, managing partnerships, and ensuring program quality through evaluations and site visits.

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Responsibilities

Under general direction of a Borough Chief of Recreation, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment, develop, deliver and coordinate youth programming boroughwide

Assess training and certification needs of Recreation staff leading afterschool, sports and summer camp; assist with the scheduling, planning and implementation of staff trainings

Recruit and process seasonal staff related to youth programs

Develop evaluation tools and processes for youth related programs including sports, afterschool and summer camp

Assist with the management and planning of youth programs in a borough

Manage the borough Certificate of Occupancy and Letter of No Objection program and status for facilities tied to youth programming. Address and relay problems to borough and Citywide leadership for immediate attention

Develop new partnerships and serve as a liaison to other city agencies (e.g., Department of Youth and Community Development, Department of Education and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) and partner organizations

Conduct site visits to observe classes and provide feedback to instructors to ensure consistent quality of content

Facilitate one-on-one sessions with staff who are in need of extra support and education

Establish action plans, set goals and ensure deadlines are met

Track data and produce reports relating to program records, attendance, timesheets, snack dispersal and expenditures. Assist with participant lotteries on Xplor Recreation

Take responsibility for quality assurance via site visits, audits, parental feedback and interviews

Liaise with key stakeholders in Recreation and other NYC Parks divisions

Qualification

Community work experienceGroup exercise instructionFitness instruction certificationHealth-related degreeCPR/AED certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProject management ability

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above

Preferred

A degree from an accredited college or university in a health related field such as human performance, sports medicine, exercise physiology, kinesiology or other health related curricula focused on body mechanics

A minimum of 2 years of experience in group exercise instruction and/or exercise physiology instruction

Currently certified in fitness instruction by one or more of the following: ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, NASM or any other accredited health and fitness certifying organization

Currently certified in CPR/AED

Excellent writing, communication and organizational skills

Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access

Ability to initiate and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Valid New York State driver license