Activities Coordinator

About Youth Opportunity & Rosewood Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Rosewood Youth Academy in Nashville, Tennessee is a 30-bed secure facility serving boys ages 13 to 19. This trauma-informed setting offers a comprehensive combination of clinical treatment, academic instruction, therapeutic recreation, restorative justice, and expressive therapies. Youth typically remain in care for about 6 months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; anger replacement training; substance use prevention; life skills and social skills development; victim-impact awareness; and pre-vocational preparation. Small group living units provide a structured environment to support successful community reintegration.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate structured recreation and leisure activities
• Use intervention modalities such as creative arts, sports, dance/movement, adventure programming, and leisure education
• Provide recreational programming during non-traditional hours to promote pro-social behavior
• Audit youth capabilities, interests, and needs; adjust activities based on progress and goals
• Consult with clinicians, physicians, and treatment teams to align recreational goals with treatment plans
• Participate in care planning and team meetings
• Design instructional strategies and community reintegration activities to build skills and confidence
• Tailor programs to meet individual youth learning styles, emotional needs, and physical abilities
• Apply clinical knowledge to support individualized goal achievement
• Document treatment progress in accordance with plans of care

Other Duties Include

• Participate in team discussions, providing effective input and strategies
• Attend case conferences and family education meetings
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times
• Use appropriate teaching methods in all instruction and discharge activities

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
• At least one year of experience in recreational or play therapy
• Preferred: Experience working with youth and adolescents in a residential or therapeutic setting
• Familiarity with group dynamics, experiential education, and Medicaid documentation

Physical Demands

• Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
• Able to actively engage in physical recreation with youth
• Able to transport youth or staff as needed
• Able to pass a PAR (Professional Assault Response) evaluation and certification