Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services Location: St. Augustine, FL Job Type: Full-Time Pay: Up to - $48,000 / year About Youth Opportunity & Deep Creek Youth Academy Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Deep Creek Youth Academy accommodates 117 males aged 12–19 across multiple overlay programs—including IMH, CMH, SAOS, MHOS, BDD/DD, and medically complex care. Delivered within a trauma‑informed, 24/7 residential setting, youth receive individualized clinical services such as Skill Streaming, Living in Balance, MRT, and Impact of Crime, alongside therapeutic recreation, life skills training, and restorative justice. Onsite nursing, psychiatric care, licensed dietitian meals, incentive systems, and Youth Advisory Board input foster engagement. Length of stay is tied to treatment progress, criminogenic risk reduction, and readiness to reintegrate. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate VestingPaid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay periodFree RX delivery on most medicationsTuition reimbursement and professional developmentRobust Employee Assistance ProgramSupportive, mission-driven work environment About The Role As the Activities Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the emotional, cognitive, and social development of youth by designing and facilitating therapeutic recreational activities. These programs promote pro-social behavior, physical engagement, and reintegration into the community while enhancing coping, communication, and leadership skills. Key Responsibilities Plan, organize, and coordinate structured recreation and leisure activitiesUse intervention modalities such as creative arts, sports, dance/movement, adventure programming, and leisure educationProvide recreational programming during non-traditional hours to promote pro-social behaviorAssess youth capabilities, interests, and needs; adjust activities based on progress and goalsConsult with clinicians, physicians, and treatment teams to align recreational goals with treatment plansParticipate in care planning and team meetingsDesign instructional strategies and community reintegration activities to build skills and confidenceTailor programs to meet individual youth learning styles, emotional needs, and physical abilitiesApply clinical knowledge to support individualized goal achievementDocument treatment progress in accordance with plans of care Other Duties Include Participate in team discussions, providing effective input and strategiesAttend case conferences and family education meetingsMaintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all timesUse appropriate teaching methods in all instruction and discharge activitiesPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related fieldAt least one year of experience in recreational or play therapyAbility to pass a background check and drug screening Preferred Experience working with youth and adolescents in a residential or therapeutic settingFamiliarity with group dynamics, experiential education, and Medicaid documentation Physical Demands Must be in good physical health and emotionally stableAble to actively engage in physical recreation with youthMust be able to transport youth or staff as neededMust be free of communicable diseases as defined by the stateMust pass PAR (Professional Assault Response) evaluation and certification Other Requirements Valid state driver’s licenseMust meet state criminal background check requirementsMust meet company auto insurance and driving requirements Apply Today Make a difference with us. Apply through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com/yourfuture. Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.