Recreation Manager

2 weeks ago

Joplin, United States Brightli Full time
Job Description:

Job Title: Recreation Manager

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Recreation Manager, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. In this role, you will lead initiatives that promote self-esteem, sportsmanship, and positive behaviors through engaging recreational activities. We are looking for a dynamic leader who is passionate about helping others grow physically, emotionally, and socially. Your expertise will help create a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth and development. If you are ready to inspire and empower individuals through recreation, we want to hear from you

As a key member of the regional leadership team, you will be responsible for:
  • Planning, instructing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating activities for clients.
  • Collaborating with leadership on daily therapeutic activity programs, ensuring that clients have opportunities to develop essential life skills.
The Recreation Manager position offers...
  • All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more.
  • Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits.
  • Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.
  • Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income.
  • Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.
  • Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and manage the annual event budget for the geographical region.
  • Participate in fundraising activities to secure budget dollars for events.
  • Schedule and oversee recreation sessions, creating weekly activity logs and assessments.
  • Supervise clients during recreational activities, promoting self-esteem and positive behaviors.
  • Develop and implement an annual recreational plan for activities.
  • Complete Crisis Prevention Training annually and attend training on Trauma Informed Care.
  • Foster a safe and nurturing group climate focused on clients' emotional and developmental needs.
  • Maintain discipline and group control, reporting any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor promptly.
  • Be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field plus one year of experience leading recreation or work training programs with facility client population preferred.
  • Expertise in Sports, Coaching, Therapeutic Recreation, Job Corps, Outdoor Adventure, or Personal Training preferred.
  • Firefly allows substitution of two years of experience working with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities clients in place of a Bachelor's Degree.
Additional Qualifications:
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to operate a company-owned vehicle.
  • Must be at least twenty-three (23) years of age to operate a company-owned fifteen (15) passenger van.
  • Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance are required.
  • Ability to perform CPR and First Aid as instructed in the CPR manual.
Physical Requirements:
  • Frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods (2-4 hours); walking may be required for short periods when conducting field-based activities.
  • Must frequently use hands and fingers to write, type, operate a mouse, file documents, and otherwise handle documents.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives through compassionate care and support. If you are ready to make a difference and inspire others, we encourage you to apply today

Keywords: Recreation Manager, Therapeutic Recreation, Client Engagement, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Trauma Informed Care, Personal Growth, Sportsmanship, Positive Behavior Support, Community Engagement

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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