Recreational Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of New YorkNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 13, 2026
41200 - 41200
Full Time
About the Company
Lutheran Social Services of New York (LSSNY) is a 125-year-old nonprofit rooted in Lutheran faith that delivers comprehensive social support to children, seniors, immigrants, refugees, and families in need. Through its LIFE (Lutheran Initiatives for Enrichment) programs, LSSNY offers child welfare, senior independence services, affordable housing, hunger prevention, and disaster relief, reaching more than 25,000 individuals annually. The organization stands out by blending a long-standing heritage of hope with innovative, collaborative partnerships that empower people to lead healthier, safer, and more successful lives regardless of age, economic status, or background.
Job Description
The Recreation Specialist seeks to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of the clients through planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising recreational activities.
Requirements
- Assesses, develops, and coordinates culturally sensitive recreational activities to clients.
- Plans, organizes, develops, schedules, and evaluates activities for social, educational, recreational, mental, and physical development.
- Provides skills training in areas including, but not limited to: daily living, self-care and social relationships.
- Maintains case files and other records as “audit-ready” at all times, as required by program funding sources, including but not limited to progress notes.
