Recreation Coordinator

About the role

Bashor Children’s Home seeks a dedicated Recreation Coordinator to help youth develop healthy, meaningful leisure skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating recreation groups
• Assisting with the adventure challenge course
• Supporting community involvement
• Planning reintegration activities
• Implementing structured weekday and weekend programs
• Supervise youth and ensure their safety while following agency policies, regulations, and standards.
• Support individualized treatment plans and daily multidisciplinary programming.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic recreation interventions.
• Provide recreation feedback to the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage behaviors and use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention as appropriate.
• Build effective relationships with staff, youth, families, and community partners.
• Participate in agency action teams and regular supervision.
• Maintain safe recreation facilities, equipment, and programs.
• Assist with community reintegration activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 21 years of age
• A bachelor’s degree in physical education, recreation, or a related field; CTRS preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Auto insurance when transporting youth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass required background checks, physical, and drug screen.
• Commitment to serving a culturally diverse population.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Advanced recreation management knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of recreation programs appropriate for the population served.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Willingness to learn high‑ropes technical skills and work at height.

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday, with one late night (12pm‑8pm)

Pay

Starting at $40,499.60 per year

Benefits

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Agency HSA matching contribution
• 403(b) retirement plan eligibility from day one
• Supportive, mission‑driven work environment
• Professional growth opportunities