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Program Coordinator

Location:

Rockaway Park / Far Rockaway, NYC

~18 hours / wk

Hours:

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

End Date:

August 27, 2026

Type:

Part Time, Seasonal

Program:

Ocean Park, Rockaway Hotel

Apply by:

June 1, 2026

Rate:

$25 to $30 / hour

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Program Coordinator runs the day-to-day operations of The Rockaway Hotel and Ocean Park Apartments program sites.

They ensure swim lessons run smoothly, staff are supported, meals are provided and participants have a safe, positive, and engaging experience.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for all registration of participants, liability waivers, swimming gear, scheduling, communication between the facility and the organization as well as participants and staff. The Program Coordinator supervises Swim Instructors, Coaches, Field Staff, Seasonal Staff, etc.

The Program Coordinator helps to track data, survey completion and reporting post programs.


Paid staff training will take place at the end of June for 8 hours  (Date & Location TBD).


📅 Regular Weekly Schedule: 📅


The Rockaway Hotel: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 7:15 am to 9:45 am.

Ocean Park Apartments: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10:45 am to 1:15 pm


Note: Some weekly remote admin hours are also required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily site operations and schedules

  • Support Swim Instructors, Coaches and Field Staff during program delivery

  • Communicate with participants, and providers

  • Track attendance, participation, and engagement

  • Manage on-site materials, equipment, and space setup

  • Ensure safety protocols and program standards are followed

  • Serve as the primary on-site point of contact

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be legally allowed to work in the state of New York

  • Must pass a certified background check

Additional Preferences:

  • Strong communication and leadership skills

  • Comfortable managing groups of people

  • Experience in youth programs, education, or aquatics preferred

  • Organized, dependable, and calm under pressure

What We Provide:

  • A safe, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment

  • Staff training and uniforms

If you believe in our mission and think you could contribute, we encourage you to apply — even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description.

Last Updated:

February 13, 2026 at 8:20:29 PM

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