Activities Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Nashville, TN, United States Youth Opportunity Full time

Activities Coordinator - Residential Youth Services
Location: Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $50,000
Schedule: Includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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 40-bed Youth Academy providing trauma-informed residential care for girls ages 12 to 17. The center combines clinical mental health and substance abuse treatment with structured education, enrichment therapies, recreation, art, and music programming.

Youth typically remain in care for 3 to 6 months, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; life skills training; victim-impact awareness; restorative justice; and pre-vocational preparation. Programming is provided within small group living units to support community reintegration, family engagement, and successful transition into after-care settings.

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
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Supportive, 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 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
  • Assess 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 interdisciplinary 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 established 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
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
  • At least one year of experience in recreational or play therapy
  • Ability to 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


Physical Demands
  • Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
  • Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
  • Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
  • Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams


Other Requirements
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Must meet state criminal background check requirements
  • Must 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.

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