Program Coordinator

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of Manager of Community Programs, the Community Programs Coordinator will assist with the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of activities, special events and programs within the community.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Previous work experience with children and young adults of all abilities.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Certification or licensure for CTRS or similar allied health or creative arts profession required.
• AHA BLS Provider certification required.

Preferred:

• NCTRC certification, or eligibility, preferred.
• Child Passenger Safety Technician preferred.
• Water Safety Instructor certification or Adapted Aquatics Instructor certification perferred.
• Certified Inclusivity Assessor certification preferred.
• Bilingual preferred
• Previous experience with sports, specifically adapted sports, is a plus.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days to work
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Work with staff to provide appropriate adaptations and support for participants as needed within capabilities.
• Evaluate and support staff for individual and departmental growth and programmatic quality improvement.
• Establish opportunities to generate awareness and promote the Community Recreation programs and Safe Kids Union County/Safe Kids New Jersey.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with outside organizations through program advocacy, public speaking, and increasing public knowledge of the available programs to children and adolescents of all abilities.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer