Activities Coordinator

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.

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

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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; must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state; must pass PAR (Professional Assault Response) evaluation and certification

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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with immediate vesting
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
• Free RX delivery on most medications
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Roybal Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment