Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator – Residential Youth Services
Location: Nashville, TN - Walnut/Rosewood Youth Academy

Job Type: Part - Time 
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 / hr 
Schedule: Sundays/Mondays - 10:00am - 6:00pm 

About Youth Opportunity & Walnut/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 30‑bed secure facility serving boys ages 13 to 19. This trauma‑informed setting offers a comprehensive combination of clinical treatment, academic instruction, therapeutic recreation, restorative justice, and expressive therapies.

Youth typically remain in care for about 6 months, engaging in individual, family, and group therapy; anger replacement training; substance use prevention; life skills and social skills development; victim‑impact awareness; and pre‑vocational preparation. Small group living units provide a structured environment to support successful community reintegration.

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 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

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 in physical recreation with youth


• Must be 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 Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license


• Must meet state criminal background check requirements


• Must meet company auto insurance and driving requirements

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.